Jewish Baby Names

Ita

איטע

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Yiddish
• Meaning: Jewish woman
• Ita is a Yiddish derivative of the Hebrew name Yehudit, or 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.
• Alternate Spellings: Itta, Itte
• English Equivalent:
  Judith
• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Yehudit
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Raizel
  ,
  Basya
  ,
  Sender
  ,
  Mendel
• Theme: Israel