Judah

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

About Judah

Strong and substantial, this name carries weight and significance beyond its simple sound. Traditionally more common for boys, its use for girls represents a bold, modern choice that challenges conventions while maintaining respectability. The name has deep historical roots that give it gravitas and meaning without requiring explanation. It's distinctive without being difficult, memorable without being strange. Parents choosing this name often value strength, independence, and breaking away from expected patterns. The single-syllable punch makes it powerful and direct, while its rich background provides depth. It pairs excellently with softer, more traditionally feminine middle names, creating interesting contrast and balance in the full name combination.

Variations of Name Judah

Juda
Judith
Juditha
Judea
Jennifer
Jessica
Julia
Jasmine

Nicknames for Judah

Jude
Judie
Dah
Judy
Judah

Famous People Named Judah

Judah SmithPastor
Judah FriedlanderComedian
Judah P. BenjaminPolitician
Judah FolkmanMedical Scientist
Judah L. MagnesRabbi
Judah Leon AbravanelPoet
Judah AlkalaiRabbi
Judah NadichRabbi
Judah Philip BenjaminLawyer
Judah TouroPhilanthropist
Judah ben Moses RomanoScholar
Judah ha-LeviPoet
Judah of RegensburgRabbi
Judah b. Barzillai al-BarceloniPhysician
Judah Leon TemploPhilosopher
Judah Messer LeonScholar
Judah CresquesCartographer
Judah MonisLinguist
Judah ben Isaac Messer LeonScholar

Characters Named Judah

Judah BotwinTV series - "Weeds"
Judah MannowdogFilm - "Sausage Party"
Judah ZacharyTV series - "Dark Shadows"
Judah Loew ben BezalelFolklore
Judah FriedlanderTV series - "30 Rock," playing a fictional version of himself
Judah "Jude" LoweBook - "The Book of Essie" by Meghan MacLean Weir
Judah "Fabio" StankowiczTV series - "Hindsight"
Judah RourkeFilm - "Dying Young"
Judah "Judie" DenchParody character
Judah MillerTV series - "Big Mouth"