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Jed

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Friend of God, beloved of the Lord
Pronunciation
JED
Origin
Hebrew

Short form of Jedidiah, from Hebrew 'Yedidyah'.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • JeddEnglish

    Doubled-d variant.

Cultural associations

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  • Jedediah

    Name given by the prophet Nathan to King Solomon in the Hebrew Bible.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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