Judith
Judith [ joo-dith ][1] is a female given name. It comes from the Hebrew word Yəhûḏîṯ, meaning either "praised one" or "a woman from Judea."[2] The Judith from the Book of Judith was a Biblical hero. This name was ranked #959 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]
| Judith | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hebrew |
| Meaning | Praised one; Woman from Judea |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Judy |
People
- Judith Barsi, American child actress (1978-1988)
- Judith Butler, American philosopher and gender theorist
- Judith Rich Harris, American psychology researcher (1938-2018)
Judith Media
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, by Cristofano Allori, 1613 (Royal Collection, London)
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, by Simon Vouet, (Alte Pinakothek, Munich)
Judith and Holophernes, by Michelangelo, (Sistine Chapel, Vatican City)
Judit and her maid, Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy, 1619
Judith Returns to Bethulia, 1860 woodcut by Julius Schnorr von Karolsfeld
Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi
References
- ↑ "Definition of Judith | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ "Judith name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
