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Yehudis

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Pronounced yuh-HOO-dis /jəˈhu.dɪs/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish form of Hebrew Yehudit (Judith), meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'Jewish woman'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Yehudis is the Yiddish form of the Hebrew Yehudit, the name Judith, meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'Jewish woman'.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningYiddish form of Hebrew Yehudit (Judith), meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'Jewish woman'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1672 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births124 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519562025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name comes straight from the Hebrew Yehudit, known in English as Judith, and means a 'woman of Judea' or simply a 'Jewish woman'. Yiddish pronunciation reshaped the ending into '-is', giving Yehudis its distinctive sound. It is most common in Ashkenazi and Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities.

Where English speakers say Judith, traditional Jewish families often keep this Yiddish Yehudis, preserving the name's close tie to Judea and Jewish identity.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yehudis is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Yehudis — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yehudis mean?

Yehudis is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Yehudis?

It's commonly said yuh-HOO-dis /jəˈhu.dɪs/.

Is Yehudis a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yehudis is used as a girl name.

How popular is Yehudis?

In 2024, Yehudis ranked #1687 in the U.S. for girls, with 121 births recorded.

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