Zebulun was a son of Jacob and Leah, who named him hoping her husband would now dwell with her. His tribal territory in Galilee was where Isaiah foretold, and Matthew records, that a great light would dawn — the ministry of Jesus.
Distinctive and biblical, Zebulun means dwelling or honour.
Variants & nicknames
Zebulon
Zebulun in the Bible
And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.