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Gender
Masculine and Feminine
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Origin of the Name Jude
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Jude
English, Biblical; English
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Meaning of the Name Jude
The name Jude has two meanings:
1. As a masculine name it is a variant of Judas. It is occasionally used in the New Testament to distinguish the apostle Jude (Judas Thaddaeus) from Judas Iscariot.
2. As a feminine name it can be a short form of Judith or Judy. It is sometimes used as a given name in its own right.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Jude Deveraux (born 1947), an American female author;
Jude Kelly (born 1954), an English female theatre director and producer;
Jude (born 1969), an American male singer and songwriter;
River Jude Phoenix (1970 - 1993), an American actor;
Jude Law (born 1972), an English actor.
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