Judah
Judah is the strong, resonant Old Testament name of the son of Jacob who was the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel, and from whom the word Jew is derived. Some of the names' popularity might be attributable to the similarly named Jude Law.
Judah Maccabee is acclaimed as one of the greatest warriors in Jewish history. In popular culture, Judah Ben-Hur was the eponymous hero of the novel and film, Ben-Hur, and, more recently, is borne by Judah Friedlander of 30 Rock, and is the name of the young son of Lucy Lawless.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
praised
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
J is for jolly, the fun side!
U is for useful, always to others.
D is for dandy, a description of you!
A is for accomplished, in all that you do.
H is for hardy, can’t keep you down!
Lucky
Judah lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Judah
- Judah Levite in Ezra's day (Ezra 10:23)
- Judah son of Senuah; deputy governor of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:9)
- Judah Maccabee aka Judas Maccabeus leader of the Maccabean Revolt; founder of Hanukkah
- Judah bar Ilai 2nd century rabbi; most frequently mentioned sage in the Mishnah
- Judah the Prince aka Judah I 2nd,century Isrealite rabbi; editor of the Mishnah
Judah in Pop Culture
- Judah Ben Hur, main character in Lew Wallace's "Ben,Hur" and 1959 movie
- Judah Botwin character on TV's "Weeds"
