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Jude
JOOD
Jude (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of a short book near the end of the New Testament. Example: “The Beatles song "Hey Jude" was written by Paul McCartney for John Lennon's son.”
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of a short book near the end of the New Testament.
"The Beatles song "Hey Jude" was written by Paul McCartney for John Lennon's son."
How to use Jude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA given name, and also the title of a New Testament book.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Judes
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Etymology
A short form of Judas, adopted to distinguish the apostle Jude Thaddaeus from Judas Iscariot.
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What does “Jude” mean?
The word “Jude” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of a short book near the end of the New Testament. In plain terms, a given name, and also the title of a New Testament book.
How do you pronounce “Jude”?
“Jude” is pronounced JOOD (/ˈd͡ʒuːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jude” in a sentence?
Here is “Jude” used in a sentence: “The Beatles song "Hey Jude" was written by Paul McCartney for John Lennon's son.”
What part of speech is “Jude”?
“Jude” is a name.
Is “Jude” a common word?
“Jude” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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