Yehuda
Meaning of Yehuda
Yehuda is a distinguished male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "praised" or "thankful." Pronounced as yeh-HOO-dah, the name holds significant historical and cultural weight. Yehuda is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, being one of the twelve tribes of Israel and the name of the fourth son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible. This connection to biblical history imbues the name with a sense of heritage and reverence. A common variation of Yehuda is Judah, which shares the same pronunciation and meaning. In recent years, Yehuda has seen a steady presence in baby name rankings in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal among parents seeking names with rich cultural backgrounds. From 1960 to 2023, its popularity has fluctuated but remained consistent, highlighting its timeless nature and cherished significance within various communities.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yeh-HOO-dah (/jɛˈhuːdə/)
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Notable People Named Yehuda
| Yehuda Amichai was a pioneering Israeli poet and author known for his use of colloquial Hebrew in modern literature. |
| Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag, also known as the Baal Ha-Sulam, was an orthodox rabbi and kabbalist known for his influential works and efforts to spread Kabbalah teachings. |
| Rabbi Yehuda Sarna is a prominent religious leader serving as Chief Rabbi of the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue in Abu Dhabi and holding various positions at New York University. |
| Yehuda Alharizi, also known as Judah ben Solomon Harizi or al-Harizi, was a rabbi, translator, poet, and traveler who was active in al-Andalus and received support from wealthy patrons for his literary works. |
| Yehuda Amital was an Orthodox rabbi, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion, and a member of the Israeli cabinet. |
| Yehuda Lindell is a prominent professor and cryptography researcher at Bar-Ilan University, also leading the cryptography team at Coinbase. |
| Avraham Zvi Yehuda Meshi Zahav was an Israeli social activist and founder of ZAKA. |
| Rabbi Yehuda Herzl Henkin, known for his work Benei Banim, was a prominent modern orthodox posek. |
| Yehuda Leon Poliker is a versatile Israeli artist known for his work as a singer, songwriter, musician, and painter, with a diverse solo career that incorporates rock, pop, and traditional Greek music. |
| Yehuda Gilad is a renowned clarinet professor at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music and the Colburn School of Music. |
| Yehuda Etzion is an Israeli religious right-wing activist and the founder of Hai Vekayam, known for his involvement in the Jewish Underground and a plot to blow up the Dome of the Rock, for which he was arrested and imprisoned in 1984. |
| Yehuda L. Katzenelson - Yehuda Leib Katsnelson, also known as 'Buki Ben Yogli', was a military doctor, writer, and publicist of Hebrew literature. |
| Yehuda Leib Gordin (1853–1925) was a renowned Polish rabbi, gaon, and Hebrew scholar known for his leadership in various rabbinical positions throughout his career. |
| Yehuda Leib Maimon was an influential Israeli rabbi, politician, and leader of the Religious Zionist movement, serving as Israel's first Minister of Religions. |
| Yehuda Weinstein is an Israeli lawyer and former Attorney General of Israel, who assumed the position on 1 February 2010. |
