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Yehoash is an ancient biblical Hebrew name with profound and moving significance. The name is composed of two elements: 'Yeho' - an abbreviation of God's name, and 'ash' - meaning 'fire' or 'gift'. The complete meaning of the name is 'God has given' or 'gift of God', expressing the recognition that a child is a precious divine gift. The name carries with it a sense of holiness, blessing, and gratitude to the Creator for the precious gift of life. Two central figures bearing the name Yehoash appear in the Bible. The first is Yehoash, King of Judah, who reigned in Jerusalem in the ninth century BCE. Yehoash ascended to the throne at only seven years old, after his aunt Yehosheva saved him from the royal massacre carried out by his grandmother Athaliah. He grew up in the Temple under the protection of the High Priest Yehoyada, and during his reign initiated the renovation of the First Temple. The second figure is Yehoash, King of Israel, who reigned in Samaria and was the grandson of Jehu. Both figures represent leadership, faith, and spiritual renewal, and they left a significant mark on biblical history. The name Yehoash carries a dimension of rarity and nobility. It is a name that is not common today, which gives it a unique and special character. Parents who choose this name express a deep connection to biblical heritage and to values of faith, leadership, and responsibility. The name is suitable for parents seeking an original name with deep spiritual meaning, a name that connects the glorious past with the present. Yehoash is a name with a rich soul, giving its bearer a strong identity based on thousands of years of Hebrew and Jewish culture and tradition.

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Yehoash | Jehoash | Joash

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2 Kings 12:1 - Jehoash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother's name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba

In Kabbalah, the name Yehoash carries the meaning of divine light revealed through spiritual fire. The element 'ash' symbolizes the purifying and sanctifying fire, which is a spiritual force that elevates the soul to higher levels. The name represents the connection between the divine and the human, and the ability of a person to serve as a vessel for revealing the supreme light in the world.

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Yehoash Biber (Yiddish poet and translator) | Yehoash Sofer (Biblical scholar)

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