Yehudit

Hebrew

"to praise"

Yehudit Origin and Meaning

The name Yehudit is a boy's name.

Yehudit is a masculine form of a traditionally Hebrew name, the original version of what became 'Judith' in English. Derived from the Hebrew word 'Yehudi' meaning 'Jewish' or 'from Judea,' this name carries deep cultural and religious significance in Jewish traditions. In the Bible, Judith was a heroine who saved her people from the Assyrian general Holofernes. While Judith is typically feminine in Western usage, Yehudit maintains usage for boys in some Jewish communities, particularly those with strong ties to Hebrew naming traditions. The name represents cultural heritage and religious identity, often chosen by families honoring Jewish ancestry or religious commitments. Its usage remains primarily within Jewish communities rather than in mainstream popular culture.