Judas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Judas Name at a Glance

Name	Judas
Meaning	Greek form of Judah. The apostle, Judas Iscariot, betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver. As a result, the name Judas is used as a synonym for 'traitor' and is not often used as a first name.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Judas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Judas means “Greek form of Judah. The apostle, Judas Iscariot, betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver. As a result, the name Judas is used as a synonym for 'traitor' and is not often used as a first name”. 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.

Judas Name Origin

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

Is Judas a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Judas

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