Judith
/JH-UW-D-IH-TH/
A woman of Judea, the heroine who saved her city by entering the enemy camp alone
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Yes — Judith is a Christian girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A woman of Judea, the heroine who saved her city by entering the enemy camp alone”. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
How well does Judith fit your family?
This page tells you what Judith means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Judith is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A woman of Judea, the heroine who saved her city by entering the enemy camp alone" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Judith is also used in Jewish traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli, Singaporean families, Judith carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Judith look like?
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See Judith's baby portrait →What does Judith's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Judith resonates in either tradition.
Judith's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Judith's full reading →
Does Judith go with your family's names?
Judith breaks into 5 sounds: /JH-UW-D-IH-TH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Judith sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Judith beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Judith — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Judith
If Judith resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Judith
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Common questions about Judith
What does the name Judith mean?
Judith means "A woman of Judea, the heroine who saved her city by entering the enemy camp alone." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Judith a boy or girl name?
Judith is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Judith?
Judith is of Hebrew origin, used in Christian, Jewish traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Judith a Christian name?
Yes. Judith is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
What does Judith mean in Hebrew?
Judith originates from Hebrew, where it means "A woman of Judea, the heroine who saved her city by entering the enemy camp alone."
What are common nicknames for Judith?
Common short forms of Judith include Judy, Jude.
What is the numerology of Judith?
Judith has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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