Jethro from the Hebrew name יִתְרוֹ (Yitro), which was derived from the Hebrew word יֶתֶר (yeter) meaning "abundance". According to the Old Testament, Jethro was a Midianite priest who sheltered Moses when he fled Egypt. He was the father of Zipporah, who became Moses's wife. A famous bearer of the name was Jethro Tull (1674-1741), an English inventor and agriculturist.
Biblical male name.
Biblical namesake: Jethro was the priest of Midian and Moses' father-in-law. He is remembered for his wise counsel to Moses and his support during the Israelites' journey. (Exodus · Exodus 2-4, Exodus 18)
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