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Judah

Judah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of Yehudah, the Hebrew name of the biblical figure Judah, founder of the Tribe of Judah and thus, the eponym of the Kingdom of Judah and the Jews.

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Meaning

Judah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of Yehudah, the Hebrew name

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.

Popularity Over Time

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Judah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of Yehudah, the Hebrew name, which is believed to mean "praised" or "thanked". The name is most famously associated with Judah, the fourth son of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible, and the tribe of Judah, which became the most prominent of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Famous Namesakes

Judah Maccabee, Judah P. Benjamin, Judah Friedlander, Judah Ben-Hur

Nicknames & Variations

Jude, Jud, Yudi

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