Jodi
/JOHDEE/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Jodi is a English name meaning "Of Judea". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain, BN. Likely a diminutive of Judith, derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning "Jewish woman" or "woman from Judea." Yehudit is derived from the Hebrew word "Yehudah" (Judah), which means "praised."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic JOHDEE
IPA ˈdʒoʊdi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as JOHDEE. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jodi
- · Jodi Foster - Actress
- · Jodi Picoult - Author
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