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Judah
JOO-duh
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1
In the Bible, the fourth son of Jacob, and also the name of the Israelite tribe and ancient kingdom descended from him.
"The kingdom of Judah survived long after the northern kingdom of Israel fell."
2
A male given name of Hebrew origin.
"Their son was named Judah after his great-grandfather."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA biblical name for a person, tribe, and ancient kingdom, also used today as a first name.
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew Yehuda; a doublet of the name Judas.