Meaning: God is father
The story
Yoav is the Hebrew form of Joab, expressing Yahweh is father. Its brief form preserves the two parts of that devotional meaning.
Spellings & variants
- Joab
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Strong
- Works everywhere
Origins
Yoav comes from Hebrew.
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