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Jada
knowing
יָדָע ya.da
Jada (Hebrew: יָדָע, ya.da) means “knowing”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 195 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Around 67,661 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abishur in 1 Chronicles 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Jada
sibling of Shammai; son of Onam; father of Jether
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 195 | Falling |
| All-time total | 67,661 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 4,284 in 2005 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:28 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 2:32 |
Names connected to this one
- Shammai co-occurrence Appears with Shammai in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Jether co-occurrence Appears with Jether in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Abishur co-occurrence Appears with Abishur in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Nadab co-occurrence Appears with Nadab in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Jonathan co-occurrence Appears with Jonathan in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Onam co-occurrence Appears with Onam in 1 Chronicles 2.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.28;
son of: Onam (H0208H);
brother of: Shammai (H8060);
father of: Jether (H3500I) and Jonathan (H3129)
§ Jada = "He knows"
a Judahite, son of Onam and brother of Shammai, in the genealogy of the sons of Jerahmeel by his wife Atarah
Jada was the son of Onam and the brother of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.
The biblical story
Jada is mentioned in 1Ch.2.28 and 32 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the son of Onam and the brother of Shammai.
The genealogy in this chapter traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). It provides a detailed record of the families and clans within the tribe of Judah, highlighting significant individuals and their relationships.
Jada's father, Onam, is listed as a descendant of Jerahmeel, who was one of the sons of Hezron, a grandson of Judah (1Ch.2.25). This places Jada within the larger context of the Jerahmeelite clan within the tribe of Judah.
Apart from his familial connections, no other specific details are provided about Jada's life, occupation, or role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to maintain a record of the lineage of Judah and to demonstrate the continuity of the tribe through successive generations.
The preservation of such genealogical records was important for the Israelites, as it helped to establish tribal identity, inheritance rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Key verses
Jada appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.
1 Chronicles 2:28 -
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.
1 Chronicles 2:32
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1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 2:28
- 1 Chronicles 2:32