What does the name judah mean Meaning and Definition
What does the name judah mean
Pronunciation
(/dʒuːˈdɑː/)
Part of Speech
Proper Noun
Definition
A Hebrew name meaning “praised” or “thanksgiving”, typically given to a male child.
Etymology
The name Judah is derived from the Hebrew word “Yehudah”, which means “praised” or “thanksgiving”.
Usage Notes
The name Judah is typically given to a male child and is often associated with Hebrew or Jewish culture.
Cultural References
- In the Bible, Judah is one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the name of the tribe he founded.
- In popular culture, the name Judah is associated with the character Judah Ben-Hur from the novel and film “Ben-Hur”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
None
Related Words or Phrases
- Judaism
- Jewish
Collocations
- Judah is often associated with the word “Israel”.
Frequency of Use
The name Judah is relatively rare in modern English-speaking countries, but is more common in Hebrew-speaking countries.
Common Misspellings
- Judah
- Judae