Yehuda
Yehuda is a masculine given name in Hebrew, derived from the biblical name Yehudah (Judah). The etymology traces to the Hebrew root meaning "to praise" or "to give thanks," and the name is associated with the Tribe of Judah, one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
In Jewish and Biblical history, Yehuda is the name of Jacob's fourth son, founder of the Tribe
In modern usage, Yehuda is a common male given name in Israel and Jewish communities; the feminine
- Yehuda Amichai, Israeli poet (1924–2000).
- Yehuda Halevi, medieval Jewish poet and philosopher (c. 1075–1141).
- Judah Maccabee (Yehuda HaMakabi), Jewish rebel leader in the 2nd century BCE.