Woman of Judea; praised
Yehudit is the original Hebrew form of the name Judith. It is derived from the word 'Yehudah' (Judah), which means 'praised' or 'celebrated,' and historically refers to a woman from the tribe or region of Judea.
About 5 girls were named Yehudit in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Heroine of the Book of Judith who saved her people
Hungarian chess grandmaster, often spelled Judit
Prominent Israeli rock singer and composer
Acclaimed Israeli contemporary artist
