Yadin: meaning of the Hebrew name
יָדִין
Pronounced ya-DEEN
Meaning of Yadin
"He will judge," from din, judgment and justice, in the spirit of Jacob's blessing "Dan shall judge his people." The name is known through Yigael Yadin, the IDF chief of staff and archaeologist.
Dan shall judge his people, As one of the tribes of Israel.
דָּן יָדִין עַמּוֹ כְּאַחַד שִׁבְטֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל׃
Yadin in Hebrew
Yadin is written ידין in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָדִין). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- דDalet
- יYod
- נNun
Gematria value: 74 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninghe will judge
- Pronunciationya-DEEN
- Hebrewידין
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yadin was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yadin
What does the name Yadin mean?
"He will judge," from din, judgment and justice, in the spirit of Jacob's blessing "Dan shall judge his people." The name is known through Yigael Yadin, the IDF chief of staff and archaeologist.
How do you pronounce Yadin?
Yadin is pronounced ya-DEEN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yadin in Hebrew?
Yadin is written ידין in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָדִין).
Is Yadin a biblical name?
Yes. Yadin appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 49:16.
What is the gematria of Yadin?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ידין adds up to 74 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Nun 50).
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