"woman of Judea"
Origin: Hebrew Yehudit
Language: Hebrew
Judith
Pronunciation: [ j-OOD-uhth ]
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Meaning & Origin
"praised, she will be praised"
Origin: Hebrew Yehudah
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Judith
Judith is the feminine form of the Hebrew name Yehudith, derived from Yehudah (Judah), meaning praised or the one who praises God. In the Hebrew Bible, Judith was the wife of Esau, and she is the heroine of the deuterocanonical Book of Judith, which tells of a brave widow who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The name entered European languages through the Latin Vulgate Bible.
Judith was extremely popular in the mid-20th century, ranking in the U.S. top 10 from the 1930s through 1950s. The nickname Judy became equally prominent during this period. Like Cynthia and Sandra, it has declined sharply, now associated primarily with the Boomer and Silent generations.
The story of Judith and Holofernes has inspired countless masterpieces of Western art, including famous paintings by Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Klimt. Judith represents female heroism, courage, and divine protection of the innocent.
Historical Record
Judith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 178,308 babies have been named Judith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Judith is past its peak , currently ranked #831 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Artemisia Gentileschi painted Judith Slaying Holofernes twice - her version is considered one of the most powerful feminist statements in art history
- Judith was in the U.S. top 10 baby names every year from 1934 to 1957
Judith in Other Languages
French
Judith
German
Judith
Hebrew
Yehudit
Italian
Giuditta
Spanish
Judit
Hungarian
Judit
Popularity Over Time
#831
Current Rank
Peaked 1950
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Judith
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Dame Judi Dench
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1934
British actress and Dame, acclaimed for Shakespeare, James Bond, and stage work
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Judy Garland
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Judith in the Book of Judith
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Heroic widow who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #831
- Total SSA Count
- 326
- Cultural Origins
- English Jewish German French Spanish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
Judy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Judith
What does the name Judith mean?
"woman of Judea" (from Hebrew Yehudit). "praised, she will be praised" (from Hebrew Yehudah). Judith is the feminine form of the Hebrew name Yehudith, derived from Yehudah (Judah), meaning praised or the one who praises God. In the Hebrew Bible, Judith was the wife of Esau, and she is the heroine of the deuterocanonical Book of Judith, which tells of a brave widow who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The name entered European languages through the Latin Vulgate Bible.
What is the origin of the name Judith?
Judith has Hebrew Yehudit, Hebrew Yehudah, English, Jewish, German, French, and Spanish origins. In Hebrew Yehudit, it means "woman of Judea". In Hebrew Yehudah, it means "praised, she will be praised".
Is Judith a boy or girl name?
Judith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #831. As a boy name, it is ranked #31190. Judith is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Judith?
Judith is pronounced j-OOD-uhth.
How popular is the name Judith?
Judith is currently ranked #831 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Judith?
Common nicknames for Judith include Judy, Jude, and Judi.
What are good middle names for Judith?
Popular middle name pairings include Judith Ann, Judith Marie, Judith Lynn, Judith Claire, Judith Rose, Judith Elizabeth, and Judith Grace.
What are good sibling names for Judith?
Names that pair well with Judith as siblings include Dorothy, Ruth, Eleanor, Margaret, Walter, Harold, and George.
How many syllables does Judith have?
Judith has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Judith a common or rare name?
Judith is moderately common, ranked #831 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
About the Name Judith
Judith is a girl name with English, Jewish, German, French, and Spanish origins . The name means "woman of Judea" in Hebrew Yehudit .
Is Judith a boy or girl name? Judith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #831 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,190. Judith is more commonly used as a girl name.
Judith is currently ranked #831 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Judith has 2 syllables and is pronounced j-OOD-uhth, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Judith include Judy, Jude, and Judi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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