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Name Origin

Yehuda is a Hebrew given name meaning 'praise' or 'thanksgiving'. It is derived from the Hebrew verb 'hoda'ah', which means 'to thank' or 'to praise'. Yehuda is a significant name in Jewish tradition, as it was the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the ancestor of the Tribe of Judah.

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Famous People

Yehuda Halevi (1075-1141)

Poet, Philosopher, Physician

  • Wrote the renowned Hebrew poem 'Zion'
  • Contributed significantly to Jewish philosophy and theology

Yehuda Amichai (1924-2005)

Poet

  • Considered one of the most important Hebrew poets of the 20th century
  • Known for his accessible and deeply human poetry exploring themes of love, loss, and the Israeli experience

Yehuda Katz

Software Engineer

  • Key contributor to the Ember.js JavaScript framework
  • Advocate for open source software and web development best practices

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