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Jude
praised
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Jude
Jude comes from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised', the same root as Judah. It's the name of the apostle Jude Thaddeus, patron saint of desperate causes, as well as Thomas Hardy's novel 'Jude the Obscure' and the Beatles' song 'Hey Jude'. It has climbed steadily in both SSA and ONS rankings in recent years, helped along by actor Jude Law's fame, and loved for its short, soft, literary-sounding charm.
Variants around the world
How Jude sounds in other languages.
JudahJud
Famous people
- Jude Law— actor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jude mean?
The name Jude means praised.
What is the origin of the name Jude?
Origin of Jude: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Jude?
International variants of Jude: Judah and Jud.