Names/Yehudah/Yehudah Amichai
Arts & LiteratureIsraeli1924 – 2000

Yehudah Amichai

Modern Hebrew poet, major literary figure

Biography

Israeli poet and writer considered one of the most important poets of modern Hebrew literature. His work blended personal and political themes with innovative language.

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Category

Arts & Literature

Nationality

Israeli

Born

1924

Died

2000

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Yehudah

Hebrew origin

The alternative Hebrew spelling of Yehuda, meaning 'praised' with identical etymology and significance. The 'h' ending emphasizes traditional Hebrew orthography. Both spellings carry equal weight in Jewish naming tradition.

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