The baby name Jedidja is a Male name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced yeh-DEE-dyah,jeh-DID-jah,jed-ih-JAH.
Jedidja is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Jedidja is a Male name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced yeh-DEE-dyah,jeh-DID-jah,jed-ih-JAH.
Jedidja is Hebrew in Origin.
Jedidja is the Dutch- and German-influenced form of Hebrew Yedidyah, built from yedid "beloved" and the divine element -yah, "the LORD," giving the sense "beloved of God" or "friend of Yahweh." In the Hebrew Bible, it is the honorific bestowed by the prophet Nathan upon King Solomon (2 Samuel 12:25), underscoring divine favor.
Through Reformation-era translations, the spelling Jedidja entered Dutch ecclesiastical use and today sees quiet, sometimes unisex, usage in the Netherlands and parts of Germany and Scandinavia; English-speakers more often use Jedidiah. Related names include Yedidya/Yedidiah (Hebrew/Israeli), Jedidiah (English), and the feminine Jedidah/Jedida, a separate but cognate form meaning simply "beloved." Short forms and nicknames range from Jed and Jedd to Dija or Dia. The name’s blend of biblical depth and gentle meaning appeals to families seeking a rare yet rooted choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| France | Boys | 2010 | #407 | 7 | 2,828 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 44 | 5,933 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
Jedidja is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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