Jehová
/xeoˈba/masculine
Jehovah in Spanish is Jehová. It is also spelled Jehovah.
Meaning: transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jehová | /xeoˈba/ | masculine |
| Jehovah | /xeoˈba/ | masculine, alternative form |
Jehová is a masculine noun used as a transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton.
Which one should you use?
Jehovah is an alternative spelling of Jehová.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeoˈba/
Did you know?
- While Jehová is widely recognized, many modern Spanish translations of the Bible now use Yavé to more accurately reflect the original Hebrew pronunciation.
- In many Spanish-speaking religious contexts, the name Jehová is avoided in favor of titles like Señor to show respect, even though the word is grammatically correct.
- The term Jehovistas is sometimes used in Spanish to refer to people who insist on the use of the name Jehová over other titles for the deity.
Examples in context
- Agradezco a Jehová por su infinita bondad.I thank Jehovah for his infinite kindness.
- Muchos conocen el nombre de Jehová.Many know the name of Jehovah.
- La Biblia menciona a Jehová.The Bible mentions Jehovah.
- Él es Jehová, el Dios de Israel.He is Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a religious text in a living room.
- María¿Qué dice este texto sobre Jehová?What does this text say about Jehovah?
- MateoDice que Jehová es eterno.It says that Jehovah is eternal.
- MaríaMateo, es una lectura muy profunda.Mateo, it is a very profound reading.
- MateoSí, María, es un tema importante.Yes, María, it is an important topic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jehovah” translations and entries Jehová, Jehovah, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
