Boy name
Jodi name meaning
“praised; woman of Judea”
Jodi is a masculine name commonly linked to the meanings praised or woman of Judea. In English naming, it is a variant of Jody, a familiar form of Hebrew Joseph or Judith. Joseph means may he add; Judith means woman of Judea and connects with praise. Djodi is a spelling variant.
What does Jodi mean?
Praised; woman of Judea
In Indonesian: dipuji; perempuan dari Yudea
The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →
Origin and cultural usage of Jodi
In English naming, Jodi is a variant of Jody, a familiar form of Joseph or Judith. Both are Hebrew in origin: Joseph means may he add, while Judith means woman of Judea and is associated with the root for praise.
How to pronounce Jodi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮓᮤ |
Is Jodi a boy’s name?
Yes, Jodi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jodi ranks #1,834 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jodi
Famous people named Jodi
- Jodi Widjanarko
- Jodi Firmansjah · b. 1954
- Jodi Haryanto
- Jodi Heriyadi
- Jodi Mallo · b. 1962
- Jodi Pradana Putra · b. 1991
- Jodi Sulistyoadi
- Jodi Windarsah Sulianto · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Jodi
What is the meaning of Jodi?
Jodi means praised; woman of Judea. In English naming, Jodi is a variant of Jody, a familiar form of Joseph or Judith. Both are Hebrew in origin: Joseph means may he add, while Judith means woman of Judea and is associated with the root for praise.
Is Jodi a boy’s name?
Yes, Jodi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Jodi have?
Jodi has 2 syllables (Jo-di) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jodi?
Jodi ranks #1,834 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jodi?
Other spellings: Djodi.
Famous people named Jodi?
Notable people named Jodi include Jodi Widjanarko, Jodi Firmansjah, Jodi Haryanto.
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