Name Meaning & Origin
"Jareth is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the 1986 musical fantasy film Labyrinth"
Jareth is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the 1986 musical fantasy film Labyrinth. Portrayed by David Bowie, Jareth is the powerful and enigmatic king of the goblins to whom protagonist Sarah Williams wishes away her baby brother Toby. Jareth gives Sarah thirteen hours to retrieve the baby from his castle at the centre of an enormous labyrinth, during which time he sets obstacles in her path and tries to entice her away from her quest.
Jareth is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the 1986 musical fantasy film Labyrinth. Portrayed by David Bowie, Jareth is the powerful and enigmatic king of the goblins to whom protagonist Sarah Williams wishes away her baby brother Toby. Jareth gives Sarah thirteen hours to retrieve the baby from his castle at the centre of an enormous labyrinth, during which time he sets obstacles in her path and tries to entice her away from her quest.…
Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.
Based on 2,029 US Social Security records
Root element "Jareth" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Jareth is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the 1986 musical fantasy film Labyrinth".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~2,029 people named Jareth in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 90 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Jareth is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 2.
Jareth is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 98% male and 2% female.
Approximately 2,029 people in the United States are named Jareth. The name peaked in 2024 with 90 recorded uses.
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