Judith as a name
Judith is a feminine given name that is of Hebrew origin. The name means “woman of Judea” or “Jewish woman.” In the Bible, Judith is the name of a woman who saved her people by using her beauty and wit to deceive and kill the enemy general.
The name Judith has been used since medieval times and has remained popular throughout the centuries. It is a classic name that is still widely used today, although it is not as popular as it once was.
Famous people named Judith include Judith Butler, an American philosopher and gender theorist, Judith Light, an American actress, and Judith Miller, an American journalist.
