Yehuda: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְהוּדָה
Pronounced yeh-hoo-DAH
Meaning of Yehuda
Yehuda is written יהודה or יהודא in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
יהודה Boy, Biblical
Yehuda comes from the Hebrew word for thanks and praise, as in the verse "This time I will praise the Lord." Son of Jacob and Leah, he was the father of the royal tribe from which King David came.
יהודא Boy, Aramaic
This is the Aramaic spelling of Yehuda (Judah), as it is written in the Talmud. It comes from hodaya, thanksgiving, like the name of Jacob's son, and it is customary in Hasidic communities.
And she conceived again, and bore a son; and she said: ‘This time will I praise the LORD.’ Therefore she called his name Judah; and she left off bearing.
וַתַּהַר עוֹד וַתֵּלֶד בֵּן וַתֹּאמֶר הַפַּעַם אוֹדֶה אֶת־יְהֹוָה עַל־כֵּן קָרְאָה שְׁמוֹ יְהוּדָה וַתַּעֲמֹד מִלֶּדֶת׃
Yehuda in Hebrew
Yehuda is written יהודה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוּדָה). Other spellings: יהודא. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- הHe
- וVav
- דDalet
- הHe
Gematria value: 30 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningpraise and thanks
- Pronunciationyeh-hoo-DAH
- Hebrewיהודה
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsיהודא
Popularity in Israel
יהודה
In 2024, Yehuda (יהודה) ranked #9 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,141 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #9, in 4 different years, first in 2018.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 1,141 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1,101 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1,114 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1,142 |
| 2020 | 11 | 1,018 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1,014 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1,111 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1,101 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1,001 |
| 2015 | 14 | 887 |
| 2014 | 12 | 979 |
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 Yehuda
What does the name Yehuda mean?
Yehuda comes from the Hebrew word for thanks and praise, as in the verse "This time I will praise the Lord." Son of Jacob and Leah, he was the father of the royal tribe from which King David came.
How do you pronounce Yehuda?
Yehuda is pronounced yeh-hoo-DAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yehuda in Hebrew?
Yehuda is written יהודה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוּדָה). Other spellings: יהודא.
Is Yehuda a biblical name?
Yes. Yehuda appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 29:35 (spelled יהודה).
How popular is the name Yehuda in Israel?
In 2024, Yehuda (יהודה) ranked #9 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,141 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #9, in 4 different years, first in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yehuda?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יהודה adds up to 30 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4 + He 5).
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