Yehudis
Yehudis is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew, Ashkenazi pronunciation origin, meaning “Jewish woman; from Judah”.
| Meaning | Jewish woman; from Judah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, Ashkenazi pronunciation |
| Written as | יְהוּדִית |
| Pronunciation | yeh-HOO-dis |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Israel, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Yehudis
Yehudis is the Ashkenazi pronunciation of Yehudit, the Hebrew form of Judith, meaning 'Jewish woman' or 'woman of Judah'. The heroine of the Book of Judith saves her town by killing the Assyrian general Holofernes, and her story is traditionally told at Chanukah. In the Bible, Judith is also the name of a wife of Esau.
Is Yehudis a Jewish name?
Yehudis is a Jewish name honouring the heroine Judith, remembered especially at Chanukah.
How popular is Yehudis?
Used mainly in Orthodox and Hasidic families; Yehudit is the usual Israeli form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yehudis mean?
Yehudis means 'Jewish woman; from Judah'. It is of Hebrew, Ashkenazi pronunciation origin.
Is Yehudis a Jewish name?
Yehudis is a Jewish name honouring the heroine Judith, remembered especially at Chanukah.
How do you pronounce Yehudis?
Yehudis is pronounced yeh-HOO-dis.
Is Yehudis a boy or girl name?
Yehudis is usually a girl name.