Yehudit
Yehudit is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Woman of Judah; praised”.
| Meaning | Woman of Judah; praised |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | יְהוּדִית |
| Pronunciation | yeh-hoo-DEET |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Yehudit
Yehudit is the Hebrew form of Judith and literally means 'Judean woman' or 'Jewish woman', derived from Yehuda, whose root means 'praise'. In Genesis, Judith is one of Esau's wives. The more famous Judith is the heroine of the Book of Judith, who saves her town by killing the Assyrian general Holofernes. That story has inspired many paintings and is linked to Hanukkah in Jewish tradition.
Is Yehudit a Jewish name?
The Book of Judith is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bible but not the Hebrew Bible, though Jewish tradition still tells her story. Yehudit is a traditional Jewish girls' name.
How popular is Yehudit?
Known in Israel, especially among older women and religious families.
Gifts with the name Yehudit
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yehudit mean?
Yehudit means 'Woman of Judah; praised'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Yehudit a Jewish name?
The Book of Judith is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bible but not the Hebrew Bible, though Jewish tradition still tells her story. Yehudit is a traditional Jewish girls' name.
How do you pronounce Yehudit?
Yehudit is pronounced yeh-hoo-DEET.
Is Yehudit a boy or girl name?
Yehudit is usually a girl name.