Judea: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ood-eh-ah
Origin: Greece
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia
Meaning: Praise

Judea is a name with significant historical and biblical, importance. Judea it originates from the Hebrew name Yehudah, meaning "praise" or "thanksgiving, " and is a Greek and Roman variant of the name Judah. The name Judea refers to the land of the Jews and was first used as a province of the Persian Empire after the Babylonian captivity. Judea, Over time, the name has been associated with various regions, including the mountainous area of the Levant and the West Bank. Historically, Judea was a major center of Jewish culture and religion, and its name continues to hold importance in Jewish heritage and identity. Judea is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Judea Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Judea is currently #12833 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Judea is currently #7289 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Judea is currently #6273 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Judea is currently #3516 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Judea is currently #6468 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Judea is currently #3672 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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