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The baby name Judith is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOO-dith (/ˈdʒuːdɪθ/).

Judith is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: JOO-dith (/ˈdʒuːdɪθ/)

What is the meaning of the name Judith ?

The baby name Judith is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOO-dith (/ˈdʒuːdɪθ/).

Judith is Hebrew in Origin.

Judith derives from Hebrew Yehudit, the feminine of Yehudi, meaning “woman of Judea/Jewish woman,” with an echo of the root for “praise/thanksgiving” linked to Judah. In Scripture, Yehudit appears as Esau’s wife (Genesis), and the deuterocanonical Book of Judith celebrates a fearless heroine who beheads Holofernes - fueling the name’s reputation for courage. The name traveled into Europe via Greek Ioudith and Latin Iudith, remaining steady in medieval Christendom.

In English, Judith surfaced after the Norman Conquest, waned, then revived among Puritans in the 17th century and surged in the mid-20th century (nicknamed Judy). International variants include Hebrew Yehudit/Yudit, French Judith, Spanish and Catalan Judit, Italian Giuditta, Portuguese Judite, German Judith and Jutta, Polish Judyta, Czech/Slovak Judita, Hungarian Judit, and Scandinavian Judit/Judith. Diminutives and related forms include Judy, Judi, Jude, Jody, making Judith both traditional and adaptable.

Judith has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Judith

Judith Barsi Actor · Born 1978 · United States Judith Barsi was a young American actress best known for her role as the voice of Ducky in the animated film 'The Land Before Time'. She also voiced Anne-Marie in 'All Dogs Go to Heaven'. Tragically, her life was cut short at the age of 10. Judith Godrèche Actor · Born 1972 · France Judith Godrèche is a French actress best known for her role in the film 'Ridicule'. She also appeared in 'The Man in the Iron Mask' and 'L'auberge Espagnole'. Born in 1972, she has been a prominent figure in French cinema. Judith of Bavaria Royal · Born 797 Judith of Bavaria was a queen consort of the Franks, most famous for being the second wife of Louis the Pious, the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. She played a significant role in the politics of the Carolingian Empire, especially in the succession disputes involving her son, Charles the Bald. Her influence and involvement in court affairs marked her as a notable figure in medieval European history.
Judith Malina Actor · Born 1926 · United States Judith Malina was an influential American actor and theater director, best known for co-founding The Living Theatre. This avant-garde theater company became famous for its experimental and politically charged productions. She also appeared in films like 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'The Addams Family'. Judith Rakers Actor · Born 1976 · Germany Judith Rakers is a well-known German journalist and television presenter, best recognized for her role as a news anchor on the popular German news program Tagesschau. She has also hosted various other shows and events in Germany, showcasing her versatility and expertise in the media industry. Judith Hoag Actor · Born 1963 · United States Judith Hoag is an American actress best known for her role as April O'Neil in the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She has also appeared in the television series Nashville and the Disney Channel movie Halloweentown.

Celebrity babies named Judith

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Judith Lenore LaMonte Joseph Cotten television actor ★★★★★

Judith – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2022 #1 — 935
Germany Girls 2019 #1 — 436
HT Girls 0 #8 17 950
BF 0 #9 2 188
HT 0 #11 2 399
BF Girls 0 #15 3 315
SV Girls 0 #16 3 458
BW 0 #19 1 960
HN 0 #21 2 704
CM Girls 0 #27 2,137 11,671
BI Girls 0 #29 5 726
NA 0 #29 5 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
HN Girls 0 #37 2 884
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
NL Girls 2014 #40 29 73
CM 0 #40 16 2,592
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
NL Girls 0 #47 6,015 5,933
PR 0 #47 9 1,497
BW Girls 0 #54 105 4,216
NL 0 #57 549 2,481
AO Girls 0 #58 200 4,575
AO 0 #60 17 2,729
PA Girls 0 #62 1,125 9,861
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
JM Girls 0 #66 295 7,507
JM 0 #67 21 3,714
PR Girls 0 #67 110 3,171
PH 0 #70 27 5,607
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
GT Girls 0 #86 1,047 7,500
NG Girls 0 #88 3,705 15,093
PA 0 #95 36 3,797
PE Girls 0 #95 5,997 14,861
BN Girls 0 #97 10 5,459
MX Girls 0 #98 9,436 17,781
QA 0 #99 8 7,011
EC 0 #100 16 2,502
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
Austria Girls 0 #101 815 1,885
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
GH Girls 0 #103 456 6,973
PH Girls 0 #108 366 13,098
France Girls 2021 #109 477 3,185
Austria 0 #110 117 850
Norway Girls 2023 #111 7 467
HU 0 #111 5 1,675
CY Girls 0 #112 10 3,755
BO Girls 0 #113 1,698 9,488
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
MT Girls 0 #121 31 3,773
Spain Girls 0 #125 5,723 5,561
Switzerland Girls 2024 #127 9 1,786
CR 0 #129 30 5,526
Sweden Girls 2022 #133 48 1,568
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
Germany Girls 0 #145 2,724 4,949
EC Girls 0 #149 94 3,650
MX 0 #149 349 8,339
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
NA Girls 0 #152 73 7,146
CO Girls 0 #154 5,968 16,140
PE 0 #156 177 6,350
Belgium Girls 2024 #160 26 424
AE 0 #164 14 10,220
AR 0 #165 22 2,915
UY 0 #165 13 2,477
HU Girls 0 #166 61 3,308
CL Girls 0 #167 2,766 14,098
LU Girls 0 #167 19 4,850
PS 0 #168 51 5,692
GH 0 #172 72 5,396
NG 0 #174 92 5,926
Spain 0 #176 402 2,326
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
IL 0 #180 97 6,291
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
UY Girls 0 #186 585 6,731
Germany 0 #189 332 2,542
DK 0 #192 12 5,198
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
CR Girls 0 #198 494 11,342
GT 0 #198 119 5,948
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
IL Girls 0 #203 697 11,648
QA Girls 0 #206 112 15,378
MO Girls 0 #225 27 7,056
JP Girls 0 #226 20 6,592
GR Girls 0 #229 14 6,293
ZA Girls 0 #229 2,734 25,928
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
DK Girls 0 #236 82 7,429
SG 0 #238 32 11,010
BO 0 #240 146 6,868
PT 0 #244 7 4,161
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
KW Girls 0 #253 283 19,177
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
PS Girls 0 #255 335 10,981
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
Canada Girls 2024 #257 29 2,795
OM Girls 0 #258 139 15,987
CL 0 #263 165 6,867
TW Girls 0 #265 12 8,139
SA 0 #274 22 10,560
AR Girls 0 #285 483 8,289
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
CO 0 #294 212 7,768
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
MY 0 #302 29 12,352
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CN Girls 0 #310 40 8,829
JO Girls 0 #312 14 7,570
HK 0 #323 26 8,483
CZ Girls 0 #327 15 5,378
AE Girls 0 #328 229 20,968
MU Girls 0 #329 23 8,539
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Boys 0 #333 13 8,138
SD Girls 0 #333 13 7,678
ZA 0 #338 110 14,421
SG Girls 0 #349 246 18,916
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
PL Girls 0 #357 8 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #368 24 1,368
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
PT Girls 0 #400 52 7,952
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
HK Girls 0 #432 187 16,104
AR Boys 0 #458 10 7,628
GT Boys 0 #463 12 7,625
PA Boys 0 #466 16 9,305
CM Boys 0 #478 73 12,054
BH 0 #482 72 17,937
RU Girls 0 #485 14 11,913
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
IR Girls 0 #516 15 8,334
LY 0 #522 14 12,703
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
SA Girls 0 #533 431 25,931
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BO Boys 0 #567 26 9,244
IT 0 #587 129 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #596 150 3,895
United States Girls 2024 #602 326 8,487
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IN Girls 0 #611 21 13,121
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
LB 0 #631 28 13,263
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
IT Girls 0 #669 1,142 9,415
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
MY Girls 0 #733 267 24,821
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
BR Girls 0 #751 194 12,708
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
TN 0 #803 27 13,765
PE Boys 0 #818 61 14,506
CO Boys 0 #873 48 15,656
MX Boys 0 #901 82 16,355
Spain Boys 0 #907 24 5,610
NG Boys 0 #908 44 16,906
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
EG Girls 0 #931 29 14,742
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,123 56 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
DZ 0 #1,166 11 20,130
TR 0 #1,177 35 19,440
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Judith is popular in 91 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
NL
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Judith

Judith is predominantly a girl's name.
Judith is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JOO-dith (/ˈdʒuːdɪθ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Judy, Judi, Judie, Yehudit, Yudit and Judit.
Across languages, Judith has these equivalents: {'Hebrew': 'Yehudit (יהודית), 'Russian/Ukrainian': 'Yudita (Юдита).
Yes, very popular — Judith ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Judith ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Judith's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #276 in 2011 to #109 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 8 notable people named Judith are in our database, including Judith Barsi (Actor), Judith Godrèche (Actor), Judith of Bavaria (Royal).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Judith for their child, including Joseph Cotten.