This personal name identifies the mother of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom after Solomon's united monarchy split. 1 Kings 11:26 provides this maternal reference, noting she was a widow. In ancient Israel, identifying someone through their mother was less common than through their father, making such references notable. The name itself may connect to roots suggesting affliction or leprosy, though this remains uncertain. Her widowhood and her son's rise to kingship from non-royal origins are significant details in Jeroboam's narrative.