Yudell

English

"yew-tree valley"

Yudell Origin and Meaning

The name Yudell is a boy's name.

Yudell is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of Yehuda (Judah). The name carries Jewish cultural heritage and was more common among Eastern European Jewish communities in the early 20th century. Yudell follows the Yiddish pattern of adding affectionate suffixes to traditional Hebrew names. The original name Yehuda means "praise" or "thanksgiving" in Hebrew and was the name of one of Jacob's twelve sons in the Bible, who later became the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. While uncommon today, Yudell represents the rich tradition of Jewish naming practices and cultural history. The name may be chosen to honor family heritage or ancestral connections, particularly for families maintaining strong ties to their Ashkenazi Jewish roots.

Famous People Named Yudell

• Yudell Leo Luke American mathematician