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Jericho

Jericho is a gender-neutral name of Arabic origin. It translates from Arabic to mean “city of the moon.” Jericho has a wealth of historic roots, in Arabic, Hebrew, and Greek alike. For instance, in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Joshua tells the story of the Battle of Jericho. Jericho has maintained its endurance as a given name throughout centuries, owing to its timeless edge and gender-neutral usage. Thrumming with vitality, this name is sure to inspire strength in baby throughout their life.
Arabic Unisex
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Meaning

City of moon

Popularity

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Pronunciation

JER-ih-koh

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Traits

  • Mysterious
  • Adventurous
  • Resilient
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Jericho pairs well with a variety of sibling names due to its unique and versatile nature. It also makes for a strong and captivating middle name choice. Culturally, Jericho fits in well with modern and trendy naming styles, as well as with families looking for a name with Arabic origins.

Mysterious Adventurous Resilient Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Jericho Rosales

Jericho Rosales

Actor

Born: September 22, 1979 · Quezon City, Philippines

Portrait of Jericho Cotchery

Jericho Cotchery

Athlete

Born: June 16, 1982 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Jericho Poppler

Jericho Poppler

Athlete

Born: July 6, 1953 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Jericho Jimenez

Jericho Jimenez

Artist

Born: March 14, 1985 · Manila, Philippines

Portrait of Jericho Aguas

Jericho Aguas

Musician

Born: November 30, 1990 · Cebu, Philippines

Portrait of Jericho Estregan

Jericho Estregan

Leader

Born: December 16, 1979 · Manila, Philippines

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Jericho Original form
  • Ιεριχώ Greek
  • Єрихон Ukrainian
  • 耶利哥 Chinese (Simplified)
  • ジェリコ Japanese
  • იერიხო Georgian
  • יריחו Hebrew
  • Arabic
  • Hindi

Cultural Adaptations

  • جريكو (Jariqo) Arabic
  • जेरिको (Jeriko) Hindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jericho

What does Jericho mean?
City of moon
What is the origin of Jericho?
Jericho has Arabic origins.
Is Jericho popular?
Jericho has been viewed 140 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Jericho?
Similar names include Neela, Kaiden, Gwen, Asa, Hamza.
How do you pronounce Jericho?
Jericho is pronounced JER-ih-koh.

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