Jedidiah
jed-ih-DY-uh
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew 'Yedidyah' (beloved of the Lord), biblical name given by prophet Nathan to King David's son Solomon.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #809 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
4
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Style
Famous Bearers
- Jedediah Smith (explorer)
- biblical Jedidiah (Solomon)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Hebrew-biblical origin, works across Jewish and Christian communities
People Also Ask
Hebrew 'Yedidyah' (beloved of the Lord), biblical name given by prophet Nathan to King David's son Solomon.
Jedidiah is currently ranked #809 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Jedidiah include Jed, Jeddy, Diah.
Names that pair beautifully with Jedidiah include Ezekiel, Nathaniel, Jeremiah.