Joahas

Joahas (Hebrew יוֹאָחָז jô’āḥāz) is a biblical first name that carries the meaning "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh holds fast." This meaning is derived from the ancient Hebrew elements jô (יוֹ), meaning "JHWH/Yahweh, name of God," and ’ḥz (אחז), meaning "to grasp, to hold fast."

What does the name Joahas mean?

Joahas (Hebrew יוֹאָחָז jô’āḥāz) is a biblical first name that translates to "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh holds fast." This meaning arises from the ancient Hebrew name components jô (יוֹ), meaning "JHWH/Yahweh, name of God," and ’ḥz (אחז), meaning "to grasp, to hold fast." In the Bible, there are several bearers of this name, including a king of Israel (818-802 BC) and a king of Judah (609 BC). Joahas also has variants such as Joahaz and the longer form Jehoahaz, while the short form is Ahas.

Where does the name Joahas come from?

The first name Joahas has an ancient Hebrew-biblical origin and means "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh holds fast." The word parts consist of jô (יוֹ), which means JHWH/Yahweh, name of God (Ancient Hebrew), and ’ḥz (אחז), which means to grasp, to hold fast (Ancient Hebrew). The origin of the language is unknown.

How do you pronounce Joahas?

The sound and pronunciation structure of Joahas shows that the name is three syllables and strongly vocalic. In German pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as "Jo-a-has" [joˈaːhas], creating an open and widely spun sound movement. The consecutive vowels give the name a sense of expansiveness and calm, while the "has" provides a clear conclusion. This gives Joahas a meaningful, resonant sound – sonorous, calm, and with a deep, biblical resonance.

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• Joahas (King of the Northern Kingdom of Israel [818-802 BC])
• Joahas of Judah (King of the Southern Kingdom of Judah [609 BC])