Yehudah Name Meaning

The name Yehudah (יהודה) is of Hebrew origin and has several meanings. Its primary meaning is "praised" or "praise." It is derived from the Hebrew verb "yadah," which means "to praise" or "to give thanks."

In biblical references, Yehudah is also associated with the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and its descendants. The name Judah holds special significance as the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and it became the name of one of the kingdoms of ancient Israel, known as the Kingdom of Judah.