Joah

Hebrew
"brother of God"

Joah Origin and Meaning

The name Joah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "brother of God".

Joah is a simple but obscure Biblical name, the name of four men in the Old Testament. Joah could be the perfect way to honor Grandpa Joe, or might be seen as a streamlined alternative to Josiah. Joah has so much basic appeal, in fact, that it just might be the next Noah.

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Famous People Named Joah

  • Joah
    father of Iddo; son of Zimmah; of the tribe of Levi (1 Chr. 6:21)
  • Joah
    son of Obed,edom (1 Chr. 26:4)
  • Joah
    son of Zimmah; Levite during King Hezekiah's reign (2 Chr. 29:12)
  • Joah
    son of Asaph; messanger for King Hezekiah (Isaiah 36:3)
  • Joah
    son of Joahaz the recorder (2 Chr. 34:8)
  • Joah Tucker
    American basketball player
  • Joah Bates
    English musician and conductor
  • Joah "John" Carver Phelon
    English motorcycle designer
  • Joah Buley
    American actor
  • Joah Tunnel
    American musician of band The Never

Joah in Pop Culture

  • "Joah
    " song by Jay Park (means "I like you" in Korean)