Zeruiah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-ehr-oo-ee-ahh
Origin: Israel
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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Of the name zeruiah is

The correct meaning of the name Zeruiah is 'Balm, salve; Pain or tribulation of the Lord. 'In biblical context, Zeruiah was the sister of King David and the mother of Joab, who played a significant role in David's military campaigns. The name's use has remained relatively consistent over time, reflecting its graceful historical and cultural significance. The name's importance lies in its association with biblical figures and its role in Jewish tradition.

Zeruiah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zeruiah is currently #24246 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Zeruiah is currently #13830 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Zeruiah is currently #12552 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Zeruiah is currently #7115 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Zeruiah is currently #11916 on Kiindred Australian Names

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