Jewish Baby Names

Yehudit

יְהוּדִית

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: praised, Jewish woman
• Yehudit is the Hebrew version of Judith. An important figure in the Hanukkah story (yes, it's not just about the Maccabees!), Judith was a widow who snuck into the Assyrian camp and won over their general before beheading him, saving a besieged fortress. Yes, a bit intense, but completely badass. A compact name, Ita has been cherished in Ashkenazi communities for generations.
• English Equivalent:
  Judith
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Rivka
  ,
  Naama
  ,
  Amitai
  ,
  Menachem
• Theme: blessing, Israel