Judith
woman of Judea or praised (Hebrew)
Judith is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 100, with 59,948 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
woman of Judea or praised (Hebrew)
Judith is a classic Hebrew and biblical name derived from Yehudit. In the Philippines, it is a well-established traditional Christian name, popularized through both religious texts (the Book of Judith) and English-language education during the 20th century.
Derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'. It entered the Philippines primarily through Christian biblical tradition and was reinforced during the American period through English naming conventions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Judy, Jud, or Dith in the Philippines. It is widely recognized across older and middle-aged generations and often used as a standalone first name or in compound names like Judith Marie.
Related forms
- Judit Spanish
- Judith French
- Judith German
- Giuditta Italian
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Judith with common surname pairs
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How do I use Judith with two Filipino surnames?
Judith is the given name. The full name is Judith + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Judith a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Judith is number 100, with 59,948 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.