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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Woman from Judea (a Jewish woman)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JOO-dith
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
JOO-dithIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Judith mean?
Woman from Judea (a Jewish woman). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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