Not having read the entire Bible, I can't say for sure, but my opinion is that it has some kind of Biblical reference. I've come across it several times in my family as a given name. They have always been Southern and with other siblings with Biblical names. On the subject of name origins - does anyone know why people name their children Doctor? I have a Doctor Jabez HARTNESS in my line. Several other Doctors as well. That one has always intrigued me. Was it a sign of the aspirations of the parents for the child? Carol Don't let another child be hurt by ignorance, educate yourself about Tourette Syndrome. www.tsa-usa.org ----- Original Message ----- From: <DDixon2795@aol.com> To: <GACOLUMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 2:58 PM Subject: [GACOLUMB] the name Jabez : Does anyone know the meaning (English form) of the name JABEZ ? It sounds : Spanish to me. : Ignorant in Birmingham. : : : ==== GACOLUMB Mailing List ==== : Browse the Columbia County Mailing List Archives at : http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/gacolumb --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.226 / Virus Database: 108 - Release Date: 1/7/01