Ben Yehuda

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Ben Yehuda or Ben-Yehuda is a Hebrew-language surname or patronymic literally meaning "son of Yehuda". Notable people with this surname include:

  • Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, (1858–1922), Jewish Litvak lexicographer of Hebrew and newspaper editor
  • Hemda Ben-Yehuda (1873–1951), Jewish journalist and author, and wife of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda
  • Nachman Ben-Yehuda, professor and former dean of the department of sociology and anthropology at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel
  • Nadav Ben Yehuda (born 1988), Israeli mountain climber, search and rescue professional, photographer, and speaker
  • Netiva Ben-Yehuda (1928–2011), Israeli author, editor, media personality, and commander in the pre-state Jewish underground, Palmach.
  • Ralli Ben-Yehuda (born 1934), Israeli Olympic gymnast
  • Yechezkel Landau or Yechezkel ben Yehuda HaLevi Landau (1713–1793), an influential authority in halakha (Jewish law)

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