Type Region & Political Subdivision
Pronounced Pron. /d͡ʒu.ˈdeɪ.ə/(English) /d͡ʒu.ˈdiː.ə/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Iudaea, the Latin form of Judah. This was the name of a Roman province, the location of many of the events of the New Testament.

Related Names

RootYehuda (given name)
VariantsJudaea(Biblical) Judaea(English)
Other Languages & CulturesIoudaia(Ancient Greek) Iudaea(Ancient Roman) Yahuda, Yahudha(Arabic) Ioudaia(Biblical Greek) Yehuda(Biblical Hebrew) Iudaea(Biblical Latin) Juda, Judée(French) Juda, Judäa(German) Ioudaia(Greek) Yehuda(Hebrew) Giuda, Giudea(Italian) Judá, Judeia(Portuguese)
Entry added December 1, 2024