Judit Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YOO-dit //ˈjuː.dɪt//
Origin: Hebrew; Hungarian
Meaning: Hebrew: Woman of Judea; Hungarian: Variant of Judith
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Judit has its roots in the Hebrew name Yehudit, which means "woman of Judea" or "Jewess." This name is derived from the Hebrew word "Yehuda," meaning "to be praised," which is also the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The transition from Hebrew to other languages occurred through the Greek form Ioudith, which appears in the Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
The name was later adopted into Latin as Judith, which eventually made its way into Old French and then into Middle English, where it became Judit. Historically, the name Judith is most notably associated with the biblical figure Judith, a heroine who appears in the deuterocanonical Book of Judith, dated to the 2nd century BCE.
In this narrative, Judith is celebrated for her bravery and cunning, as she saves her city from an invading army by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. This story has been a source of inspiration in various artistic and literary works throughout the centuries, including paintings by artists such as Artemisia Gentileschi and Gustav Klimt, and it has been referenced in numerous literary texts.
Culturally, the name Judith has been imbued with connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the qualities of its biblical namesake. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, with Judith being a common variant in English-speaking countries.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Judy have emerged, although they are not the focus of historical significance. The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its continued use in literature and art, symbolizing feminine strength and virtue.
Famous people named Judit
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Judit Polgar is a chess player best known for being the strongest female chess player in history, winning multiple tournaments, and defeating numerous world champions.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Judit was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Judit has ranked as high as #8852 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Judit has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Judit is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Judit was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Judit.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 | 12 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 14 | 14 |
| 2010 | 14 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 |
| 2008 | 22 | 22 |
| 2007 | 21 | 21 |
| 2006 | 20 | 20 |
| 2005 | 22 | 22 |
| 2004 | 23 | 23 |
| 2003 | 18 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 | 15 |
| 1999 | 21 | 21 |
| 1998 | 16 | 16 |
| 1997 | 17 | 17 |
| 1996 | 15 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 | 17 |
| 1994 | 10 | 10 |
| 1993 | 13 | 13 |
| 1992 | 19 | 19 |
| 1991 | 18 | 18 |
| 1990 | 13 | 13 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 11 | 11 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Judit (2011)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |