Judith
| Judith | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hebrew |
| Meaning | Praised one; Woman from Judea |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Judy |
Judith [ joo-dith ][1] is a female given name. It comes from the Hebrew word Yəhûḏîṯ, meaning either "praised one" or "a woman from Judea."[2] The Judith from the Book of Judith was a Biblical hero. This name was ranked #959 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]
People
[change | change source]- Judith Barsi, American child actress (1978-1988)
- Judith Butler, American philosopher and gender theorist
- Judith Rich Harris, American psychology researcher (1938-2018)
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Definition of Judith | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ "Judith name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
