Judah

Judah (Hebrew: יְהוּדָה, Modern: Yehuda, Tiberian: Yəhûḏāh) is a name with significant historical and biblical relevance. In the Bible, Judah is the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Judah. The tribe of Judah eventually became the dominant tribe of the southern Kingdom of Judah after the split of the United Kingdom of Israel. The name Judah is often translated as "praised" or "celebrated" in English. In Arabic, the name is translated as يهودا (Yahūdā), and in Greek, it is Ἰούδας (Ioúdas). The region of Judah, located in the southern part of the Land of Israel, is also known as Judea, and it holds immense religious and historical significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The term "Jew" is derived from "Judah" or "Judea," reflecting the historical and cultural heritage of the Jewish people.