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How to pronounce Judith (JOO-dith)

Judith

JOO-dith

Joodith

Hebrew origin meaning woman of Judea. Two syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Judy.

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning woman of Judea. Two syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Judy.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
woman of Judea, praised

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Judy
  • Jude
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Heroine of the deuterocanonical Book of Judith.

Notable people

  • Judith Lucy (Australian comedian)

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