Gender: Unisex
Origin: African
Meaning: Happiness or rejoice
Pronunciation: Jah-boo, /ˈdʒɑː.buː/, JH AE B UW
Popularity Rank: #5,652
Originating from the Xhosa language in South Africa, Jabu means 'happiness' or 'rejoice'. It is a popular name given to children as a wish for a joyous and contented life.
The name Jabu is of African origin and means Happiness or rejoice. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jabu is commonly found in South Africa, Botswana, Malaysia, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Jah-boo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɑː.buː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE B UW
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Jabu is recorded 10,157 times globally, ranking it as the 5,652th most common name worldwide.
Jabu is most prevalent in South Africa, with 9,915 occurrences, making it the 125th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Jabu is found among 1 in every 236 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #125 | 1 : 236 |
| Botswana | #793 | 1 : 2,176 |
| Malaysia | #23,370 | 1 : 55,294 |
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