Judah

Meaning praised
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Judah
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ju-dah

About Judah

Strength courses through this name's two powerful syllables. Ancient yet surprisingly contemporary, it bridges millennia with ease, carrying historical gravitas into modern contexts. The name has experienced renewed appreciation recently, appealing to parents who want something traditional but not overly common. There's a noble quality to it—dignified without being stuffy, substantial without being heavy.

The hard consonants give it backbone, while the vowel sounds keep it approachable. It's particularly appealing for families seeking names with spiritual or biblical connections who want something beyond the most frequently chosen options. The name stands confidently on its own, needing no nickname, though affectionate shortenings emerge naturally in family settings.

It photographs beautifully, looks distinguished in print, and sounds authoritative when spoken. For parents wanting their son's name to convey both heritage and strength, this delivers on both counts.

Variations of Name Judah

Jude
Yehuda
Yehudi
Judas
Judd
Yudah

Nicknames for Judah

Jud
Judd
Dah
JD
Judah

Famous People Named Judah

Judah FriedlanderAmerican comedian
Judah LewisAmerican actor
Judah FolkmanAmerican medical researcher
Judah MaccabeeJewish military leader
Judah AdashiAmerican composer
Judah BauerAmerican musician
Judah Philip BenjaminAmerican lawyer and politician
Judah Benjamin HarveyBritish actor
Judah KatzCanadian voice actor
Judah NaglerAmerican musician
Judah RoggendorfGerman footballer
Judah EtingerIsraeli basketball player
Judah MillerAmerican television writer
Judah AlkalaiSephardic Rabbi
Judah P. BenjaminAmerican actor
Judah StantonAmerican football player
Judah BakerAmerican Revolutionary War soldier
Judah SmithAmerican writer and pastor

Characters Named Judah

Judah Ben-HurBen-Hur
Judah ZacheryDark Shadows
Judah MillerThe Mindy Project
Judah Loew ben BezalelGolem of Prague
Judah Leib LazerThe Dybbuk
Judah Friedlander30 Rock
Judah BachnerTwitches
Judah DashiellCSI - NY
Judah MarshackEureka
Judah Lee MosesThe Back-up Plan
Judah MannowdogThe Boondocks
Judah RosenthalCrimes and Misdemeanors
Judah TracyThe Crossing
Judah "Rooster" CogburnTrue Grit
Judah BlankSuccession
Judah BotwinWeeds

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jason
Johan
Jamari
Jesus
Jude
Jaden
Jorge
Jimmy
Jaziel
Jordan