Judah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Judah Name at a Glance

Name	Judah
Meaning	Praise. The praised one. Fourth son of Jacob and Leah and a direct ancestor to Jesus Christ. The words Jew and Judaism are derived from his name.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Judah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Judah means “Praise. The praised one. Fourth son of Jacob and Leah and a direct ancestor to Jesus Christ. The words Jew and Judaism are derived from his 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.

Judah Name Origin

Our database records Judah under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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.