Yedida: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְדִידָה
Pronounced yeh-dee-DAH
Meaning of Yedida
Yedida means beloved and dear friend, from the Hebrew root y-d-d. In the Bible, Yedida daughter of Adaiah was the mother of Josiah, king of Judah.
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.
בֶּן־שְׁמֹנֶה שָׁנָה יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ בְמׇלְכוֹ וּשְׁלֹשִׁים וְאַחַת שָׁנָה מָלַךְ בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וְשֵׁם אִמּוֹ יְדִידָה בַת־עֲדָיָה מִבָּצְקַת׃
Yedida in Hebrew
Yedida is written ידידה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְדִידָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- דDalet
- יYod
- דDalet
- הHe
Gematria value: 33 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbeloved friend
- Pronunciationyeh-dee-DAH
- Hebrewידידה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Yedida 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 Yedida
What does the name Yedida mean?
Yedida means beloved and dear friend, from the Hebrew root y-d-d. In the Bible, Yedida daughter of Adaiah was the mother of Josiah, king of Judah.
How do you pronounce Yedida?
Yedida is pronounced yeh-dee-DAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yedida in Hebrew?
Yedida is written ידידה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְדִידָה).
Is Yedida a biblical name?
Yes. Yedida appears in the Hebrew Bible, in II Kings 22:1.
What is the gematria of Yedida?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ידידה adds up to 33 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + He 5).
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