Boy name
Yudas name meaning
“one who is praised”
Yudas is a masculine name meaning one who is praised, ultimately derived from Hebrew Yehudah, a name associated with praise. It is the Indonesian form of the biblical names Judas or Jude, transmitted through European languages, Latin, and Greek before taking its Indonesian form.
What does Yudas mean?
One who is praised
In Indonesian: yang dipuji
Origin and cultural usage of Yudas
The Indonesian form of biblical Judas or Jude, transmitted through European languages, Latin, and Greek. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Yehudah, associated with praise.
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How to pronounce Yudas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦢꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮓᮞ᮪ |
Is Yudas a boy’s name?
Yes, Yudas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yudas ranks #5,070 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yudas
Famous people named Yudas
- Yudas Sabaggalet · b. 1964
- Yudas Kotouky
FAQ about the name Yudas
What is the meaning of Yudas?
Yudas means one who is praised. The Indonesian form of biblical Judas or Jude, transmitted through European languages, Latin, and Greek. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Yehudah, associated with praise.
Is Yudas a boy’s name?
Yes, Yudas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Yudas?
Yudas is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yudas have?
Yudas has 2 syllables (Yu-das) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yudas?
Yudas ranks #5,070 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yudas?
Notable people named Yudas include Yudas Sabaggalet, Yudas Kotouky.
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