Jethro - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jethro \j(e)-th-

is pronounced JETH-roh. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "eminent". Biblical: Moses' father-in-law, a priest of Midian. Rock group Jethro Tull.

Jethro has 2 variant forms: Jeth and Jethroe.

Baby names that sound like Jethro are Atreo, Autry, Ettore, Jader and Uther.

Jethro is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#63044 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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