judah
word
Definition
Judah is a male given name, and also refers to one of the twelve tribes of ancient Israel, as well as the historical kingdom named Judah in the Bible.
Usage & Nuances
'Judah' is most common in religious, biblical, and historical contexts. Do not confuse with 'Judas' (a different biblical figure). Sometimes used as a given name today, especially in Jewish and Christian communities.
Spanish: JudáPortuguese (BR): JudáPortuguese (PT): JudáChinese (Simplified): 犹大Chinese (Traditional): 猶大Hindi: यहूदाArabic: يهوذاBengali: যিহূদাRussian: ИудаJapanese: ユダVietnamese: Giu-đaKorean: 유다Turkish: YahudaUrdu: یہوداہIndonesian: Yehuda
Example Sentences
Judah was one of the twelve sons of Jacob.
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The kingdom of Judah was in the south of ancient Israel.
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Many stories in the Bible mention Judah.
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People sometimes name their children Judah after the biblical character.
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The tribe of Judah became one of the most powerful groups in Israel.
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In ancient times, Jerusalem was part of the land of Judah.
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