Is there anything in the bible that prohibits me from naming my child Jehovah?

Question

I think it's a lovely name for a boy.

I wanted something religious but Jesus and Moses are overused. All the apostles names are overused too.

Answer 1

The Scriptures do not explicitly forbid this, but they certainly imply that the idea offends Almighty God.

(Isaiah 42:8) I am Jehovah. That is my name; and to no one else shall I give my own glory

(1 Chronicles 16:29) Attribute to Jehovah the glory of his name

(Psalm 29:2) Ascribe to Jehovah the glory of his name.

(Psalm 96:8) Ascribe to Jehovah the glory belonging to his name


Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/na/index.htm?article=diagram_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20040122/article_01.htm

Answer 2

To counter Rusy and Frillyfroofroo's opinion that JW's do not use the different Bible different than their very own... The Holy Bible translated by potential of Ronald A. Knox: The call Yahweh is recent in footnotes at Exodus 3:14 and 6:3. the recent American Bible: A footnote on Exodus 3:14 favors the form “Yahweh,” however the call does not look in the main text textile of the interpretation. in the Saint Joseph version, see additionally the appendix Bible Dictionary decrease than “Lord” and “Yahweh.” The Jerusalem Bible: The Tetragrammaton is translated Yahweh, commencing with its first occurrence, at Genesis 2:4. New international Translation: The call Jehovah is utilized in the two the Hebrew and the Christian Greek Scriptures in this translation, appearing 7,210 circumstances. An American Translation: At Exodus 3:15 and 6:3 the call Yahweh is used, observed by potential of “the LORD” in brackets. The Bible in residing English, S. T. Byington: The call Jehovah is used in the process the Hebrew Scriptures. The ‘Holy Scriptures’ translated by potential of J. N. Darby: The call Jehovah looks in the process the Hebrew Scriptures, additionally in many footnotes on Christian Greek Scripture texts, commencing up with Matthew a million:20. The Emphatic Diaglott, Benjamin Wilson: The call Jehovah is stumbled on at Matthew 21:9 and in 17 different places in this translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures. The Holy Scriptures in accordance to the Masoretic text textile—a sparkling Translation, Jewish booklet Society of u . s . a ., Max Margolis editor-in-chief: At Exodus 6:3 the Hebrew Tetragrammaton looks in the English text textile. The Holy Bible translated by potential of Robert youthful: The call Jehovah is stumbled on in the process the Hebrew Scriptures in this literal translation.

Answer 3

No I've never read anything that prohibits you. I'd have to consider the ridicule my son will have to face in life. That's my objective. And if you stayed on R&S for just a short time you would be horified of what your son would go through.
I have four daughters, 4 C-sections trying to have a boy. This is the name I had chosen... Josiah.. 2 Chronicles chapters 33 -36. God bless you.<><

Answer 4

Jehovah or God is not the name of GOD. It is YHWH or Yahweh. Jehovah and God are just mans translations of his title or name. And finally....God is not a name but a title, used in place of God's true name for fear of using and pronouncing his true name incorrectly. The name Jesus is just a translation of his real name Yehshua. There a millions of peoples of all Spanish descents that have the name Jesus. Pronounced Hey-Zeus. But if you don't want the controversy and your child abused by ignorant humans...choose another bible name like Gwyneth Paltrow chose Moses. That's pretty cool.

Answer 5

Jehovah isn't in any of the original texts, it's a mis-reading of a common Hebrew practice to use the vowels of Adonai with the consonants of the Tetragrammaton in Torah.

But Anglophone Christians don't want to hear that. So, while there's absolutely no Biblical prohibitions, there will be condemnation from that segment of society. Do you really want to saddle a kid with that?

Answer 6

It is a pretty name, but why do you want to name your child that? I'm thinking it would lead to him being teased and joked about alot. Also, I'm thinking, might be some pressure being named this. There are alot of lovely names. Isn't there any others you like?

Another thing, I have known a few guys named Jesus, pronounced heyzeus. They have not been very nice people. Into trouble and mean. That has always bugged me.

Answer 7

Many Christian types name their child Jesus, and they think he's God, right? In my faith names like Vidar, Thor and Vali are fairly common for male children. I don't think it would be blasphemous as much as it would be an expression of faith. Also, look at it this way - Naming your child after a family member is usually considered an honor to that family member. Why wouldn't you honor your Gods and Goddesses the same way? Aren't they just like family to you as well?

~Morg~

Answer 8

What's a name anyway..it's a word that would go best with your child.
I named my babies after i saw their face. Most of the names in the bible were made up by the parents.

Give your child his own name.

Answer 9

Jehovah is the personal name of the only true God.His own self-designation.Jehovah is the Creator and, rightfully,the Sovereign Ruler of the universe."Jehovah" is translated from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton which means "He Causes to Become".
I do not feel it would appropriate to give that name to a human being.I feel it would be very disrespectful and inappropriate.

Answer 10

Well have you got celebrity status ?

IE: Famous singer, actor/actress, footballer etc
If so you can call your kid 'any' name you wish too.

Of course it may cost you a donation to whoever it may be an insult to, then you will have thier consent.

I personally named my son after an island, but i never contacted the landowner for thier permission.
Call your kid what you want, but look ahead with this one and how it could affect him in the future ie; bullying...........