"God is perfect, Yahweh is upright"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Jotham
Boy Name
#3,891 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
2 Syllables
A rare biblical king's name meaning God is perfect
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Meaning & Origin
"blameless and complete before God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Things to Know About This Name
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The Story of Jotham
Jotham comes from the Hebrew Yotam meaning God is perfect or Yahweh is upright — from Yo (a contracted form of Yahweh) and tam (complete, perfect, blameless). In the Hebrew Bible, Jotham appears as the son of the judge Gideon, who escaped the massacre of his brothers and delivered the first parable recorded in scripture. A second Jotham was a king of Judah who reigned from approximately 750 BCE and was praised as righteous before God.
Jotham has always been rare, even within biblical naming traditions. It sees occasional use among devout Christian and Jewish families drawn to obscure Old Testament names. Its rarity makes it genuinely distinctive among the growing wave of fashionable biblical boys names like Noah, Elijah, and Caleb.
In the Hebrew Bible, Jotham son of Uzziah was among the kings of Judah considered righteous. The name carries significant religious weight in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The parable of Jotham son of Gideon — told to the men of Shechem from the top of Mount Gerizim — is the oldest fable recorded in the Bible.
Fun Facts
- Jotham appears in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
- King Jotham of Judah reigned approximately 750-735 BCE
- The parable of Jotham in Judges 9 is the oldest recorded fable in the Bible
Jotham in Other Languages
Greek
Ιωθαμ
Latin
Ioatham
Arabic
يوثام
Hebrew
יוֹתָם
Spanish
Jotam
Famous People Named Jotham
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Jotham, King of Judah
Royalty
8th-century BCE king of Judah, son of King Uzziah, whose righteous reign is described in 2 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 27
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Jotham, son of Gideon
Other
Biblical figure from the Book of Judges, the sole surviving son of Gideon who delivered the Bible's first recorded parab...
Biblical figure from the Book of Judges, the sole surviving son of Gideon who delivered the Bible's first recorded parable from Mount Gerizim
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,891
- Total SSA Count
- 28
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Christian American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Jo
Jot
Pairs Well With
Jotham David
Jotham Samuel
Jotham Michael
Jotham Eli
Jotham Benjamin
Jotham Isaiah
Jotham Paul
Sibling Names
Similar Names
Same Origin Names (Hebrew)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jotham
What does the name Jotham mean?
"God is perfect, Yahweh is upright" (from Hebrew). "blameless and complete before God" (from Hebrew). Jotham comes from the Hebrew Yotam meaning God is perfect or Yahweh is upright — from Yo (a contracted form of Yahweh) and tam (complete, perfect, blameless). In the Hebrew Bible, Jotham appears as the son of the judge Gideon, who escaped the massacre of his brothers and delivered the first parable recorded in scripture. A second Jotham was a king of Judah who reigned from approximately 750 BCE and was praised as righteous before God.
What is the origin of the name Jotham?
Jotham has Hebrew, Christian, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "God is perfect, Yahweh is upright". In Hebrew, it means "blameless and complete before God".
Is Jotham a boy or girl name?
Jotham is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jotham?
Jotham is currently ranked #3891 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jotham?
Common nicknames for Jotham include Jo and Jot.
What are good middle names for Jotham?
Popular middle name pairings include Jotham David, Jotham Samuel, Jotham Michael, Jotham Eli, Jotham Benjamin, Jotham Isaiah, and Jotham Paul.
What are good sibling names for Jotham?
Names that pair well with Jotham as siblings include Ezra, Micah, Caleb, Gideon, Naomi, Abigail, Miriam, and Amos.
How many syllables does Jotham have?
Jotham has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jotham a common or rare name?
Jotham is an uncommon name, ranked #3891 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Jotham
Jotham is a boy name with Hebrew, Christian, and American origins . The name means "God is perfect, Yahweh is upright" in Hebrew .
Jotham is currently ranked #3,891 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Jotham has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jotham include Jo and Jot. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.