Judah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Judah Name at a Glance

Name	Judah
Meaning	The praise of the Lord, confession
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Judah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Judah means “The praise of the Lord, confession”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Judah Name Origin

Our database records Judah under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Judah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Judah is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Judah

When considering Judah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.