Jericho
A name from the city in Israel, possibly related to Hebrew words meaning "moon" or "fragrance".
Meaning and origin
Jericho is taken from the biblical city of that name, mentioned throughout the Old Testament, most famously in accounts of Joshua's siege.
How to pronounce Jericho
| English (US) | JER-ih-ko /ˈdʒɛrɪˌkoʊ/ |
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