Quick answer
Jedidiah is a boy name meaning "beloved of Yahweh".
Pronunciation: English /d͡ʒɛd.ɪ.ˈdaɪ̯.ə/.
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