Jude
A short form of Judith, used on its own as a name for girls.
Meaning and origin
Used for a girl, Jude simply clips Judith down to one syllable, keeping none of the Hebrew original's meaning beyond what Judith itself carries.
How to pronounce Jude
| English (US) | JOOD /dʒuːd/ |
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