Joab - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Joab \

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "praise Jehovah".

For more information, see also the related name Job.

Baby names that sound like Joab are Jaap, Jeb, Joby, Jobe and Joop. Other similar baby names are Joao and Moab.

Joab is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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