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Jediah is a Hebrew name worn by several people in the Bible, including a priest who's family built a section of Jerusalem's wall with Nehemiah.
Jediah is not a variation of Jedidiah. It means Jehovah knows. Pronounced Jeh-DIE-uh.

Personal experiences with the name Jediah

I knew a boy in Kindergarten with this name and now it is my firstborn sons name.
Occasionally someone will think it is a girl's name, but even as rare as it is it is well liked and fits him perfectly.

Nicknames for Jediah

Jed,Jedi, Jay

Meanings and history of the name Jediah

I have been told the meaning is more correctly translated into "in God's hands" but "Jehovah knows is a good translation of what that phrase is trying to say, God has this one, don't worry.

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