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Zebulon Pike
Military
1779
American Army officer and explorer of the American Southwest, for whom Pikes Peak is named
Zebulen
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Meanings & Origins
"dwelling place"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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“An ancient tribe, a bold spirit, a name that endures”
Origin & Etymology
Zebulen is a variant spelling of Zebulun, an ancient Hebrew name with roots meaning 'exaltation' or 'dwelling place.' In the Book of Genesis, Zebulun was the sixth son of Jacob and Leah, whose name Leah explained as meaning 'God has endowed me with a good dowry' and 'my husband will honor me.' Zebulun became the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, the tribe associated with maritime trade and the coastland of Canaan. The variant spelling Zebulen gives this ancient name a softer, more modern feel while maintaining its powerful biblical heritage.
Popularity Story
Biblical names with distinctive sounds have periodically caught the imagination of parents seeking names that feel both rooted in tradition and refreshingly uncommon in modern nurseries.
Cultural Significance
As one of the twelve sons of Jacob, Zebulun holds deep significance in Jewish and Christian tradition. The tribe of Zebulun was praised for their seafaring and commercial prowess in ancient Israel, and the name appears in the Book of Isaiah in connection with messianic prophecy.
Fun Facts
- Zebulon Pike, the American explorer and military officer, had the Rocky Mountain peak Pikes Peak named after him during his 1806 expedition.
- The tribe of Zebulun was described in the Blessing of Jacob as dwelling 'at the shore of the sea' — ancient Israel's maritime traders.
- The name appears in the New Testament in Matthew 4:13-16, when Jesus settles in Capernaum in the territory of Zebulun.
Zebulen in Other Languages
Greek
Ζαβουλών
Latin
Zebulun
Arabic
زابولون
Hebrew
זְבוּלֻן (Zevulun)
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Nicknames
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Zebu
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Famous People Named Zebulen
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Zebulun
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Sixth son of Jacob and Leah in the Book of Genesis; patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel
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