Yedidya (Jedidiah): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Beloved of the Lord
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
yeh-deed-YAH

Yedidya (Jedidiah) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “beloved of the Lord”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Yedidya (Jedidiah)

Meaning: Beloved of the Lord.

Origin: Hebrew.

How to Pronounce Yedidya (Jedidiah)

yeh-deed-YAHIPA /jədidˈja/

Popularity of Yedidya (Jedidiah)

Yedidya (Jedidiah) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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