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.

Biblical / English Biblical
May 2021 rank
#100
May 2021 records
59,948
Syllables
2
Origin
Biblical / English
Background
Biblical
Sound
Neutral

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.

Biblical 70% English 20% Spanish 10%

Name character

Strength
4/5
Modernity
2/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Neutral Warrior Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

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.

Best known for: Judith (heroine of the biblical Book of Judith)

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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.