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BoyPronounced English /d͡ʒɛd.ɪ.ˈdaɪ̯.ə/English language family

Jedidiah

A name meaning "beloved of Yahweh".

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Jedidiah is a boy name meaning "beloved of Yahweh".

Pronunciation: English /d͡ʒɛd.ɪ.ˈdaɪ̯.ə/.

GenderBoy
Meaningbeloved of Yahweh
PronunciationEnglish /d͡ʒɛd.ɪ.ˈdaɪ̯.ə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

The name means "beloved of Yahweh " in Hebrew, derived from יָדִיד ( yaḏiḏ ) meaning "beloved, friend" and יָהּ ( yah ) referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament this is a name given to Solomon by Nathan.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: יְדִידְיָה