Judit
/xudit/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English name Judith is translated into Spanish as Judit.
Judit is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Yudit may be used as an alternative to the name.
How do you pronounce it?
/xudit/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, Judit is often associated with the biblical figure who beheaded Holofernes, making it a symbol of strength and female liberation in Hispanic religious art.
- In some Spanish liturgical texts, the name Judit appears without a final vowel, which contrasts with other biblical names that were 'Hispanized' to fit Spanish phonetic preferences.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Judit is occasionally paired with María as a double name, such as María Judit, following a traditional naming custom that blends a devotional name with a personal one.
Examples in context
- Judit es mi hermana.Judit is my sister.
- ¿Conoces a Judit?Do you know Judit?
- Judit vive en Madrid.Judit lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Judit hoy?Have you seen Judit today?
- LucíaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- AlejandroPensé que Judit vendría.I thought Judit would come.
- LucíaTal vez ella está ocupada.Maybe she is busy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “judith” translations and entries Judit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
