Judith (en. Judith)

/ʒy.dit/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person bearing the name Judith.
Judith is a very talented woman.
Judith est une femme très talentueuse.
Reference to the biblical figure who saved her people.
She admires Judith, the woman from the Bible who defeated Holofernes.
Elle admire Judith, la femme de la Bible qui a vaincu Holopherne.
Used metaphorically to denote a strong and courageous woman.
In this story, she is the Judith who fights for justice.
Dans cette histoire, elle est la Judith qui lutte pour la justice.

Etymology

The name Judith comes from the Hebrew 'Yehudit', meaning 'Jewish woman' or 'she who gives thanks'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Judith in combat
Refers to a woman who fights for her convictions.
Judith au combat
To be a Judith
Designates a woman who shows courage in the face of adversity.
Être une Judith

Related Words

Judithism
Term used to describe the teachings or values associated with Judith.
Judithisme
Judithique
Related to Judith, particularly in literary or artistic contexts.
Judithique

Slang Meanings

Used to designate a person who fights for just causes.
Look at her, she's really a Judith in this situation.
Regarde-la, elle est vraiment une Judith dans cette situation.
Sometimes used to refer to a woman who takes risks.
She is not afraid; she's a true Judith!
Elle ne craint pas, c'est une vraie Judith!