Judith

At a Glance: Name: Judith – Meaning: woman from Judea (a Jewish woman) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JOO-dith

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Judith is a Hebrew name, pronounced JOO-dith, that literally means 'woman from Judea' (a Jewish woman). You might hear that it means 'praised,' but that's actually the meaning of the related name Judah — Judith itself carries the Judea meaning, not that one. It's a timeless, classic pick with a vintage feel.

Meaning & Origin of Judith

Meaning: Woman from judea (a jewish woman).

Origin: Hebrew.

A common claim: Widely said to mean 'praised.' Actually: That's actually the meaning of the related name Judah; Judith itself literally means 'woman from/of Judea,' not 'praised.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Judith

Phonetic: JOO-dith   IPA: /ˈdʒuːdɪθ/

Popularity of Judith

Judith hit its peak at #4 in 1940, when 22,385 baby girls were given the name, and has since fallen to #832 in 2024 with just 326 girls named Judith — a long, steady decline across SSA's 1880-2024 records.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Judith mean?

Woman from judea (a jewish woman). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Judith)

How do you pronounce Judith?

Judith is pronounced JOO-dith (IPA: /ˈdʒuːdɪθ/).

Is Judith a popular name right now?

Judith peaked at #4 in 1940 and is ranked #832 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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