Jude

Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray

Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #161 in 2013 and #162 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: Short form of Judas used in an attempt to distinguish the Apostle Judas Thaddaeus from Judas Iscariot [1]. From Old Testament Judah, Hebrew יְהוּדָה , said to mean "praised".

Meaning(s):

-(biblical character) One of the Apostles, also called Thaddaeus.

-(biblical) The penultimate book of the New Testament of the Bible.

-( male name -comes from the Hebrew language-).

In German

Origin: From Middle High German jude, from Old High German judo, from Latin Iūdaeus, from Ancient Greek Ἰουδαῖος ‎(Ioudaîos).

Meaning(s):

-A male Jew