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Jehu

Jehu is a name of Hebrew origin. It is mainly a Masculine name. The meaning of the name Jehu is 'God is he' or 'Jehovah is he'. The name Jehu is pronounced as 'Je-hu' or 'JAY-hew'. The name Jehu is found in the Bible too. In the Biblical form, the name Jehu means 'Himself who exists'. According to the Bible, Jehu was a military commander of Chariots for King Ahab of Israel, Lateron Jehu revolted against the King and became King himself. He was the tenth King of Israel. Jehu was known for his pell-mell style of chariot driving, and in the Bible, it was mentioned that 'he drives furiously'. Later on, in the 17th century, the name Jehu was used as a generic word for 'coachmen' or a 'reckless/fast coachman'. The term is still used today but for reckless cab drivers. There is another biblical mention of Jehu in the Bible of Prophet Jehu, son of Hanani. Some famous people associated with the name Jehu are Jehu Chiapas(Mexican footballer), Jehu Grubb(American politician), Jehu V.Chase(American Navy Admiral), Jehu Grant(runaway slave who served in the continental army), and many more.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

God is he

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

J is for joy, that you always bring.

E is for exquisite, who could argue?

H is for hero, as you appear to many.

U is for understanding, you show for others.

Lucky

Jehu lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Jehu

  • Jehu son of Obed, father of Azariah, descendant of Judah (1 Chr. 2:28)
  • Jehu prince of the tribe of Simeon (1 Chr. 4: 35)
  • Jehu the Antothite follower of David (1 Chr. 12:3)
  • Jehu son of Hanani, prophet (1 Kings 16:7)
  • Jehu Eyre American businessman and revolutionary
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Jehu in Pop Culture

  • Spanish pronunciation sounds like "KAY ooh"
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