Yedid: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְדִיד
Pronounced yeh-DEED
Meaning of Yedid
Yedid means a beloved one or dear friend. It comes from Moses' blessing to the tribe of Benjamin: "the beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him".
Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by Him; He covereth him all the day, And He dwelleth between his shoulders.
לְבִנְיָמִן אָמַר יְדִיד ה׳ יִשְׁכֹּן לָבֶטַח עָלָיו חֹפֵף עָלָיו כָּל־הַיּוֹם וּבֵין כְּתֵפָיו שָׁכֵן׃
Yedid in Hebrew
Yedid is written ידיד in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְדִיד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- דDalet
- יYod
- דDalet
Gematria value: 28 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningbeloved friend
- Pronunciationyeh-DEED
- Hebrewידיד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yedid 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 Yedid
What does the name Yedid mean?
Yedid means a beloved one or dear friend. It comes from Moses' blessing to the tribe of Benjamin: "the beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him".
How do you pronounce Yedid?
Yedid is pronounced yeh-DEED in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yedid in Hebrew?
Yedid is written ידיד in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְדִיד).
Is Yedid a biblical name?
Yes. Yedid appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Deuteronomy 33:12.
What is the gematria of Yedid?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ידיד adds up to 28 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4).
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