Giuda
/ˈd͡ʒu.da/
The English name Jude is translated into Italian as Giuda.
Meaning: book of the Bible (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈdʒu.da/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While Giuda is the name used in the Bible, in modern Italian, it is almost exclusively associated with the concept of betrayal.
- The name Giuda shares a common linguistic ancestor with the word for 'Jew' in many Romance languages, derived from the same Hebrew root.
- In certain Italian literary contexts, the phrase un bacio di Giuda (a kiss of Judas) is used to describe a profound betrayal by a friend.
Examples in context
- Il libro di Giuda è molto breve.The book of Jude is very short.
- Devo studiare l'Epistola di Giuda.I need to study the Epistle of Jude.
- Hai mai letto il libro di Giuda?Have you ever read the book of Jude?
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their biblical studies in a library.
- SofiaFrancesco, hai finito di leggere il libro di Giuda?Francesco, have you finished reading the book of Jude?
- FrancescoNo Sofia, lo sto ancora leggendo.No Sofia, I am still reading it.
- SofiaÈ un libro molto interessante.It is a very interesting book.
- FrancescoSì, lo trovo davvero profondo.Yes, I find it truly profound.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jude” translations and entries Giuda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Giuda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
