Jehoiada

Meaning

Jehoiada comes from Hebrew and is traditionally explained as meaning “known of God.” In English usage it appears as a biblical name, reflecting the older Christian habit of adopting Old Testament names. The excerpt also shows it being treated as an established English given name in 19th-century name lists.

Origin

Fun fact

In one 19th-century directory example, Jehoiada shows up as a surname in use, not just a biblical first name.