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Judith
JOO-dihth
Judith (name) means a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "woman of Judea.". Example: “Her full name is Judith, though friends call her Judy.”
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A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "woman of Judea."
"Her full name is Judith, though friends call her Judy."
2
A book in the Old Testament apocrypha, and the heroine it is named after.
"The Book of Judith tells the story of a woman who saves her city."
How to use Judith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional woman's name, also the name of a biblical heroine and book.
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Etymology
From Hebrew Yehudit, "woman from Judea."
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What does “Judith” mean?
The word “Judith” means a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "woman of Judea.". In plain terms, a traditional woman's name, also the name of a biblical heroine and book.
How do you pronounce “Judith”?
“Judith” is pronounced JOO-dihth (/ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Judith” in a sentence?
Here is “Judith” used in a sentence: “Her full name is Judith, though friends call her Judy.”
What part of speech is “Judith”?
“Judith” is a name.
Where does the word “Judith” come from?
The word “Judith” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew Yehudit, "woman from Judea.".
Is “Judith” a common word?
“Judith” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Judith” have?
“Judith” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "woman of Judea.".
Is Judith a name or a book of the Bible?
Judith is both: it is a common female given name, and it is also the title of a book in the Old Testament apocrypha, named after its heroine. The two uses are connected, since the biblical book gave the name much of its historical prominence.
Is the Book of Judith part of every Bible?
The Book of Judith belongs to the Old Testament apocrypha, meaning it is included in some biblical canons but not universally treated as scripture across all traditions.
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