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Definition of jeddah

jeddah

/ˈdʒɛdə/
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jeddah Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major commercial city and port in western Saudi Arabia, located on the coast of the Red Sea, serving as the principal gateway for pilgrims traveling to the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

Example

"Millions of international pilgrims pass through the international airport in Jeddah every year during the Hajj season."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Arabic (often transliterated as Juddah, Jiddah, or Jaddah). The exact origin is debated; folk etymology suggests it means 'grandmother,' referencing the local belief that the Tomb of Eve is located there, while other theories propose it means 'seashore.'

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jeddah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jeddah
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