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BoyPronounced English /ˈd͡ʒɑː.dən/; English /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.dən/

Jadon

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful; he will judge".

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Jadon is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "thankful; he will judge".

Pronunciation: English /ˈd͡ʒɑː.dən/; English /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.dən/.

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Meaningthankful; he will judge
PronunciationEnglish /ˈd͡ʒɑː.dən/; English /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.dən/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Hebrew name יָדוֹן (Yaḏon), of uncertain meaning. It might mean "thankful" from the root יָדָה ( yaḏa ), or it could mean "he will judge" from the root דִּין ( din ). This name is borne by a minor character in the Old Testament.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: יָדוֹן