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ZelophehadChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God's secret

Pronunciation: zel-oh-FEH-had

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Name
Zelophehad
Meaning
God's secret
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
zel-oh-FEH-had
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Zelophehad mean?

Zelophehad is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's secret". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: zel-oh-FEH-had. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ζελωφεδ

ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἀζωμόν, ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἀζμόν, ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἐκκλησίας, ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, ἡ ἐξήγηση: ἡ ἔνωσις-τοῦ-ἀνθρώπου, ἡ ἔνωσις-τοῦ-θεοῦ

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

zel-oh-FEH-had

IPA

/zɛlɔˈfɛhæd/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Zelophehad is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is God's secret. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

BlueGold

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, artistic, and empathetic individuals, they have a strong need for self-expression.

Personality

Personality Traits

LoyalBraveC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name that reminds us of God's divine plan and protection.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Zelophehad is mentioned only once in the Bible in the Book of Numbers 26:33. However, the story of Zelophehad and his daughters gaining an inheritance in the land of Canaan set an important precedent in Jewish and later Western legal systems, recognizing the rights of women and setting the stage for the concept of primogeniture (the inheritance rights of the eldest son).
The name Zelophehad holds deep spiritual significance for Christians, representing trust and faith in God's mysterious ways and plans for our lives. It is a reminder that even when things may seem hidden or unclear, God is working behind the scenes, and His plans are ultimately good and perfect. Moreover, Zelophehad's courage and determination in challenging the traditional expectations of inheritance laws and carving out a place for himself and his family within the community of Israel can be seen as a model of faithfulness and perseverance.

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Zelophehad

son of Zelophehad, son of Azmon, son of Zimri, son of Phinehas, meaning: connection-birth, connection-God

🇮🇱Hebrew

צלפחד

בן-זמן, בן-אזמון, בן-בכור, בן-ארץ, משמעות: יסוד-בקע-האדמה, קשר-לבב

🇬🇷Greek

Ζελωφεδ

ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἀζωμόν, ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἀζμόν, ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἐκκλησίας, ὁ υἱός τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, ἡ ἐξήγηση: ἡ ἔνωσις-τοῦ-ἀνθρώπου, ἡ ἔνωσις-τοῦ-θεοῦ

🇮🇹Latin

Zelophehad

filius Azemonis, filius Azemonis, filius Ecclesiae, filius Israel, significatio: coniunctio-hominis, coniunctio-dei

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