Judy

Judy Meaning & Origin

About Judy
The name Judy is a diminutive form of the name Judith, which has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Yehudit," meaning "woman from Judea" or "praised." Judy is often associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and praise, reflecting the biblical character of Judith who displayed courage and resourcefulness. The name Judy has become popular as an independent given name and is often associated with individuals who are confident, independent, and admired.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Judy are female.

Judy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.63% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JT
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH UW1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤudi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JT', 'AT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Judy in Braille

Here's how to represent Judy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Judy in braille

How to Spell the Name Judy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Judy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Judy in sign language

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