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Name Origin

Judith is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It means 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'.

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Famous People

Judith Butler (1956-)

Philosopher and gender theorist

  • Developed the theory of gender performativity
  • Influential figure in queer theory and feminist thought

Judith Jamison (1943-)

Dancer and choreographer

  • Former principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1989 to 2011

Judith Resnik (1949-1986)

Astronaut and engineer

  • One of the first women astronauts in NASA's Space Shuttle program
  • Tragically died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster

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