Jericho

Type Settlement
Usage English, Biblical
Scripts יְרִיחוֹ(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.ɪ.koʊ/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain, possibly related to the Hebrew word יָרֵחַ (yareach) meaning "moon", or otherwise to the Hebrew word רֵיחַ (reyach) meaning "fragrant". This is the name of a city in Palestine, mentioned several times in the Old Testament.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesAriha(Arabic) Yericho(Biblical Hebrew)
Given Name DescendantJericho(English)

Categories

ancient cities
Entry updated February 28, 2019