Hudis

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Pronounced HOO-dis /ˈhuː.dɪs/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from the Hebrew for 'praised; woman of Judea.' A traditional Ashkenazi name, held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: Hudis is a Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), 'praised' (said 'HOO-dis'). Traditional and rare.

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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew

MeaningA Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from the Hebrew for 'praised; woman of Judea.' A traditional Ashkenazi name, held with respect.

U.S. rank (2015)#15212

2015 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Hudis is a Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), 'praised.' It reads traditional and homey, rare in the U.S. and familiar in Orthodox Jewish communities (said 'HOO-dis').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Hudis is a Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from the Hebrew for 'praised; woman of Judea' - a warm, traditional Ashkenazi name (said 'HOO-dis').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Hudis — Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith)

Variations

YehudisHudesYehudit

Nicknames

HudiDidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hudis mean?

Hudis is a Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from the Hebrew for 'praised; woman of Judea.'

How do you pronounce Hudis?

It's said HOO-dis /ˈhuː.dɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hudis a boy or girl name?

Hudis is a girl's name.

How popular is Hudis?

Hudis is a rare name in the U.S.