Yehudit

Yehudit is a female given name used in Hebrew-speaking communities. It is the Hebrew form of Judith and is common among Jews and Israelis. The name is traditionally associated with the biblical figure Judith, but in modern usage it functions as a standard given name without implying religious affiliation. The etymology is generally traced to the Hebrew word for “Jew” or “Judah” (Yehudi/Yehuda) with a feminine suffix, producing Yehudit; transliterations include Yehudit and Yehudith, reflecting Hebrew pronunciation and Anglicization.

In contemporary usage, Yehudit is a standard name in Israel and among diaspora Jewish communities. It appears across generations and is often chosen for its classic, biblical resonance and Jewish cultural connotations. The spelling and pronunciation may vary slightly depending on transliteration practices.

Related names include the masculine Yehuda (Judah) and the English equivalent Judith. The name Yehudit thus sits within a family of Hebrew-origin names that connect personal identity with historical and biblical roots.