Judea
Judea Meaning & Origin
About Judea
The name "Judea" refers to a historical region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily known for its significance in ancient Jewish history. It was a territory in the southern part of ancient Israel, encompassing Jerusalem and its surrounding areas. Judea holds great religious and cultural importance as it was the center of Jewish life, including the location of the First and Second Temples. The name "Judea" is derived from the Hebrew word "Yehuda," meaning "praise" or "thanksgiving," and it symbolizes the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people.
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Name Popularity
Gender Distribution
Judea is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 26.89% and females 73.11%, based on recent birth statistics.
Judea Popularity Trends
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Judea in Braille
Here's how to represent Judea in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Judea in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Judea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
