"praised, one who is praised"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Yehudis
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The Story of Yehudis
Yehudis is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi form of the Hebrew name Yehudit (Judith), meaning a Jewish woman or one who is praised. The name derives from the Hebrew root yadah meaning to praise, or from Yehuda (Judah), the son of Jacob. In the Hebrew Bible, Judith is the heroine of the Book of Judith — a widow who saved her city by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes.
Yehudis remains primarily used in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities where Yiddish forms of Hebrew names are treasured. It is most common in communities in New York, Jerusalem, London, and Antwerp.
In Jewish tradition, Judith (Yehudit/Yehudis) is celebrated as a model of bravery, faith, and resourcefulness. Her story is commemorated during Hanukkah in some traditions. The name carries tremendous Jewish historical and religious significance.
Historical Record
Yehudis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 2,273 babies have been named Yehudis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yehudis is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,682 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Book of Judith, telling Yehudis's story, is considered canonical in Catholic and Orthodox Christian Bibles but is not included in the Jewish or Protestant canons
- Judith/Yehudit was one of the most popular girls' names in England during the Middle Ages
Yehudis in Other Languages
Arabic
يهوديت
German
Judith
Hebrew
יְהוּדִית
English
Judith
Spanish
Judit
Popularity Over Time
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Biblical heroine of the deuterocanonical Book of Judith who saved her city by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,682
- Total SSA Count
- 121
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli
- Pronunciation
- Hard
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Yehudit
Disy
Yudis
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yehudis
What does the name Yehudis mean?
"praised, one who is praised" (from Hebrew). Yehudis is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi form of the Hebrew name Yehudit (Judith), meaning a Jewish woman or one who is praised. The name derives from the Hebrew root yadah meaning to praise, or from Yehuda (Judah), the son of Jacob. In the Hebrew Bible, Judith is the heroine of the Book of Judith — a widow who saved her city by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes.
What is the origin of the name Yehudis?
Yehudis has Hebrew, Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Israeli origins. In Hebrew, it means "praised, one who is praised".
Is Yehudis a boy or girl name?
Yehudis is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Yehudis?
Yehudis is currently ranked #1682 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yehudis?
Common nicknames for Yehudis include Yehudit, Disy, and Yudis.
What are good middle names for Yehudis?
Popular middle name pairings include Yehudis Leah, Yehudis Chana, Yehudis Rivka, Yehudis Devorah, Yehudis Shoshana, and Yehudis Miriam.
What are good sibling names for Yehudis?
Names that pair well with Yehudis as siblings include Chaya, Baila, Bracha, Moishe, Yosef, Shmuel, and Nechama.
How many syllables does Yehudis have?
Yehudis has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Yehudis a common or rare name?
Yehudis is an uncommon name, ranked #1682 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Yehudis
Yehudis is a girl name with Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Israeli origins . The name means "praised, one who is praised" in Hebrew .
Yehudis is currently ranked #1,682 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Yehudis has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Yehudis include Yehudit, Disy, and Yudis. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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