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Yehudit is an ancient and honorable Hebrew name that carries profound meanings of national identity, Jewish pride, and connection to heritage. The name derives from the root Y-H-D, which relates to the tribe of Judah and to the Jewish people as a whole. The literal meaning of the name is "Jewess" or "woman of Judah," expressing the bearer's deep connection to the people of Israel, its culture, and traditions. In the Bible, Yehudit bat Be'eri the Hittite is mentioned as one of Esau's wives, as written: "When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite" (Genesis 26:34). However, the most famous figure bearing this name is Judith the heroine from the apocryphal Book of Judith, which is not included in the Hebrew biblical canon but is considered important in various Jewish traditions. This Judith was a beautiful and wise widow from Bethulia who saved her people from the Assyrian army during the time of Nebuchadnezzar. With her boldness and wisdom, she penetrated the enemy camp, seduced the general Holofernes, and beheaded him, thereby saving her city and her people from subjugation. Her story of heroism became a symbol of feminine courage, self-sacrifice for the people and faith, and the power of spirit over physical force. The name Yehudit also carries meanings of thanksgiving and gratitude, as the root Y-H-D is also connected to the word "hodaya" (thanksgiving). When Leah our matriarch gave birth to her fourth son, she named him Judah and said: "This time I will praise the Lord" (Genesis 29:35). Thus the name also expresses gratitude to the Creator and joy for the gift of life. Throughout the generations, the name Yehudit has been popular among Jewish women in all the diasporas of Israel, and it carries a character of traditionalism, inner strength, and Jewish pride. In modern times, the name has gained renewed popularity in the State of Israel, especially among families wishing to emphasize their connection to Jewish heritage and traditional values. Many women bearing this name are characterized by personal strength, independence, and determination to achieve their goals, similar to the biblical Judith who was not afraid to act for her people.

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Genesis 26:34 - When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite

In Kabbalah, the name Yehudit symbolizes the Sefirah of Malchut - the feminine sphere that receives and transmits divine abundance. The name carries the energy of thanksgiving and gratitude, and represents the connection between the higher soul and the physical world. The gematria of Yehudit is 435, which corresponds to the word "Mashiach" (Messiah) in certain numerical calculations, alluding to the redemptive power inherent in the Jewish soul.

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Yehudit Ravitz - Israeli singer and songwriter | Yehudit Naot - Israeli politician | Judith Butler - American philosopher and gender theorist | Judy Garland - American actress and singer | Judith Leiber - Hungarian-American fashion designer

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