"praised, thankful"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Yehudah
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An ancient Hebrew name of praise and royal lineage
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Meaning & Origin
"he will be praised"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Yehudah
Yehudah is the Hebrew form of the name Judah, derived from the root yadah meaning to praise or give thanks. In the Torah, Yehudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants became the most prominent of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The name gave rise to the words Jew (Yehudi in Hebrew) and Judaism.
Yehudah remains popular primarily within Orthodox Jewish communities worldwide, as parents seek to use the original Hebrew form rather than the anglicized Judah. The name Judah has seen renewed secular popularity in the US since the 2010s, boosting awareness of its Hebrew form.
The tribe of Yehudah (Judah) was the royal tribe from which King David descended, and through which Jewish lineage is traced. The name carries immense historical weight, as the Kingdom of Judah and the word Jew both derive from it.
Historical Record
Yehudah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 753 babies have been named Yehudah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yehudah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,705 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Yehudah is the Hebrew root of the word Yehudi (Jewish person)
- King David, ancestor of the Messiah in Jewish tradition, was from the tribe of Yehudah
- The name appears over 800 times in the Hebrew Bible
Yehudah in Other Languages
Greek
Ιούδας
Latin
Iudas
Arabic
يهودا
English
Judah
Spanish
Judá
Popularity Over Time
#6,705
Current Rank
Stable
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Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Yehudah
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Yehuda Amichai
Writer
1924
Iconic Israeli poet, one of the most widely translated Hebrew poets
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Yehudah HaNasi
Religious
135
Rabbi who compiled the Mishnah, foundational text of Judaism
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Judah Maccabee
Military
Jewish priest and warrior who led the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #6,705
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Israeli Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Yudi
Yuda
Judah
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yehudah
What does the name Yehudah mean?
"praised, thankful" (from Hebrew). "he will be praised" (from Biblical Hebrew). Yehudah is the Hebrew form of the name Judah, derived from the root yadah meaning to praise or give thanks. In the Torah, Yehudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants became the most prominent of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The name gave rise to the words Jew (Yehudi in Hebrew) and Judaism.
What is the origin of the name Yehudah?
Yehudah has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Jewish, and Israeli origins. In Hebrew, it means "praised, thankful". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "he will be praised".
Is Yehudah a boy or girl name?
Yehudah is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Yehudah?
Yehudah is currently ranked #6705 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yehudah?
Common nicknames for Yehudah include Yudi, Yuda, and Judah.
What are good middle names for Yehudah?
Popular middle name pairings include Yehudah David, Yehudah Moshe, Yehudah Aryeh, Yehudah Noam, and Yehudah Binyamin.
What are good sibling names for Yehudah?
Names that pair well with Yehudah as siblings include Shimon, Levi, Miriam, Rivka, Binyamin, and Devorah.
How many syllables does Yehudah have?
Yehudah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Yehudah a common or rare name?
Yehudah is an uncommon name, ranked #6705 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Yehudah?
Related spellings include Yehuda.
About the Name Yehudah
Yehudah is a boy name with Jewish, Israeli, and Hebrew origins . The name means "praised, thankful" in Hebrew .
Yehudah is currently ranked #6,705 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Yehudah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Yehudah include Yudi, Yuda, and Judah. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yehudah include Yehuda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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