Woman of Judea; praised
Yehudis is the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Yehudit (Judith). It traditionally signifies a woman from the tribe of Judah and carries the etymological meaning of 'praise' or 'celebrated'.
About 124 girls were named Yehudis in 2025.
The protagonist of the Hanukkah story (Yiddish variant) · Book of Judith
Notable figure in the Orthodox Jewish community and educator
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Yehudis — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
