Yedidya: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְדִידְיָה
Pronounced ye-deed-YAH
Meaning of Yedidya
Yedidya means a friend of God, beloved of the Lord. It is the name the prophet Nathan gave to King Solomon at his birth.
and He sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name Jedidiah, for the LORD’S sake.
וַיִּשְׁלַח בְּיַד נָתָן הַנָּבִיא וַיִּקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמוֹ יְדִידְיָהּ בַּעֲבוּר יְהֹוָה׃
Yedidya in Hebrew
Yedidya is written ידידיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְדִידְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- דDalet
- יYod
- דDalet
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 43 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbeloved of God
- Pronunciationye-deed-YAH
- Hebrewידידיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yedidya ranked #72 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (242 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72 | 242 |
| 2023 | 75 | 227 |
| 2022 | 78 | 213 |
| 2021 | 74 | 240 |
| 2020 | 100 | 173 |
| 2019 | 101 | 185 |
| 2018 | 86 | 213 |
| 2017 | 99 | 188 |
| 2016 | 108 | 179 |
| 2015 | 112 | 157 |
| 2014 | 101 | 174 |
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 Yedidya
What does the name Yedidya mean?
Yedidya means a friend of God, beloved of the Lord. It is the name the prophet Nathan gave to King Solomon at his birth.
How do you pronounce Yedidya?
Yedidya is pronounced ye-deed-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yedidya in Hebrew?
Yedidya is written ידידיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְדִידְיָה).
Is Yedidya a biblical name?
Yes. Yedidya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in II Samuel 12:25.
How popular is the name Yedidya in Israel?
In 2024, Yedidya ranked #72 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (242 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yedidya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ידידיה adds up to 43 (Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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