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Yudith

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Pronounced yoo-DEET /juˈdit/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Latin form of Judith — from the Hebrew Yehudit, 'a woman of Judea; a Jewess', linked to 'praised'Low

In 30 seconds: A woman of Judea; praised: Yudith is a form of Judith. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-DEET').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Spanish/Latin form of Judith — from the Hebrew Yehudit, 'a woman of Judea; a Jewess', linked to 'praised'

U.S. rank (2024)#9503 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 481

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yudith is a Spanish/Latin form of Judith — from the Hebrew Yehudit, 'a woman of Judea; a Jewess', linked to 'praised'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-DEET').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, a-woman-of-Judea at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Judith is Hebrew for 'a woman of Judea', linked to 'praised' — Yudith is a Spanish/Latin form, lyrical and classic (said 'yoo-DEET').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Judith — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JudithYuditJudit

Nicknames

Yudi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yudith mean?

Yudith is a Spanish/Latin form of Judith — Hebrew 'a woman of Judea', linked to 'praised'.

How do you pronounce Yudith?

It's said yoo-DEET /juˈdit/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yudith a boy or girl name?

Yudith is a girl's name.

How popular is Yudith?

Yudith is a very rare name in the U.S.