Judith

Meaning

“woman of Judea”

Source

Cultural Notes

Judith is a biblical heroine who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes; her story is told in the Book of Judith.

Popularity

Famous People Named Judith

• •Judith Butler (philosopher), Judith Resnik (astronaut), Judith Kerr (author)

Variants & Spellings

• Judy, Judi, Judit