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Jedediah

Jedediah (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of God.". Example: “Jedediah was named after his great-grandfather.”

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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of God."

"Jedediah was named after his great-grandfather."

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Etymology

From Hebrew Yedidyah, from yedid ("beloved") and Yah ("God").

Origin: Hebrew

Rhymes for Jedediah

Uriah pariah Isaiah Josiah Mariah messiah Jeremiah

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jedediah” mean?

The word “Jedediah” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of God.".

How do you use “Jedediah” in a sentence?

Here is “Jedediah” used in a sentence: “Jedediah was named after his great-grandfather.”

What part of speech is “Jedediah”?

“Jedediah” is a name.

Where does the word “Jedediah” come from?

The word “Jedediah” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew Yedidyah, from yedid ("beloved") and Yah ("God").

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