Judah Name Meaning
The name Judah comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Judah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Judah Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom the Hebrew יְהוּדָה (Yehudah) which meant "praised". In the Old Testament Judah is the fourth of the twelve sons of Jacob by Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Judah. An explanation for his name is...
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