Judith
Judith is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Woman of Judea; praised”.
| Meaning | Woman of Judea; praised |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | יְהוּדִית |
| Pronunciation | JOO-dith |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Germany |
Meaning and origin of Judith
Judith is the feminine form of Yehudah (Judah) and means 'woman of Judah' or 'Jewess', with an underlying sense of 'praised'. A Judith appears in Genesis as one of Esau's wives, but the name is best known from the Book of Judith, in which a widow saves her town by killing the Assyrian general Holofernes. The story became a favourite subject of Renaissance painters. The name was very popular in the mid twentieth century.
Is Judith a Jewish name?
The Book of Judith is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not the Jewish or most Protestant canons; the name is still traditional in Jewish families, where the story is linked with Hanukkah.
How popular is Judith?
Less common for babies today than in the mid twentieth century, but well known worldwide.
Gifts with the name Judith
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Judith mean?
Judith means 'Woman of Judea; praised'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Judith a Jewish name?
The Book of Judith is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not the Jewish or most Protestant canons; the name is still traditional in Jewish families, where the story is linked with Hanukkah.
How do you pronounce Judith?
Judith is pronounced JOO-dith.
Is Judith a boy or girl name?
Judith is usually a girl name.