"And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch."
Christian Name · Hebrew/English Origin
Jareth Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Jareth
boy
Jareth means "God has seen; Descendant", a boy's name of Hebrew/English origin. The name Jareth does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Jareth bridges generations — the faithful link passing the knowledge of God from one era to the next.
Is Jareth in the Bible?
No — the name Jareth does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God has seen; Descendant", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jareth.
Pronunciation:/JAIR-eth/
OriginHebrew/English
MeaningGod has seen; Descendant
What does Jareth mean?
Jareth is a boy name of Hebrew/English origin meaning "God has seen; Descendant". Jareth echoes Jared — the father of Enoch in the line from Adam. His position in the genealogy connects creation to the man who 'walked with God.' Jareth represents the faithful link between generations.
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What does Jareth mean in the Bible?
Jareth means "God has seen; Descendant" and is a name of Hebrew/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Jareth?
Jareth is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "God has seen; Descendant" — not because Scripture names anyone Jareth.
"One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Jareth?
Jareth has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Jareth?
Jareth is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Jareth?
Jareth bridges generations — the faithful link passing the knowledge of God from one era to the next.
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Jareth name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Jareth does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God has seen; Descendant", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jareth.
Jareth means "God has seen; Descendant." It is a Hebrew/English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "God has seen; Descendant" — runs right through the Bible.
Hebrew/English. Jareth comes into English from Hebrew/English and carries the sense "God has seen; Descendant." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Jareth
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Jareth?
You can read every verse where Jareth appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.