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Jedadiah

jed-uh-DIE-uh

Jedadiah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name meaning 'beloved of God' or 'loved by God'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1979.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

What Jedadiah Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'beloved of God' or 'loved by God'.

The Story of Jedadiah

Long before you knew his name, he was known and cherished by a love so profound it echoes through scripture.

Jedadiah is a name of ancient Hebrew origin, stemming from 'Yedidyah,' meaning 'beloved of God' or 'loved by God.' This name graces the Old Testament, associated with King David's son, a figure chosen and deeply cherished. Its journey has been through centuries of devotion, carried by families who found solace and meaning in its sacred promise of divine affection.

Whispering Jedadiah to your baby boy feels like sharing a secret of the universe. It's a name that settles in your heart with a gentle warmth, a reminder of the boundless love you already feel for him. You'll find yourself writing it on his birth announcements with a sense of profound tenderness, knowing you are naming him with a love that is both earthly and divinely blessed.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

KindGenerousReligiousLoving

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#41 in 1979

Total Births

537

First Recorded

1977

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