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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Friend of God; Beloved of Yahweh

Rooted in Hebrew, Yedidiah is a boys name meaning “friend of God.” It’s derived from the Hebrew Yedı̂ydeyâh meaning “beloved of Yahweh” and “a friend of God” and appears in the Bible as Jedididiah. Owen Wilson takes on the iconic role of Jedediah the cowboy in the hit movie, Night at the Museum. You’ve got a friend in your little one with this heartwarming name.