Female Name
Jitka
ˈjɪt.ka
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
Meaning & Etymology
Jitka is a Czech female given name, derived as a variant of the Hebrew name Judith, which means 'He will be praised' or 'woman of Judea'. The name has historical significance in Czech culture, particularly associated with an 11th-century duchess of Bohemia, a German noblewoman who was abducted by her husband Duke Bretislav.
Etymology
Original Form:
Judith
Evolution:
The old Czech form is Jutka, derived from the German name Jutta.
Source:
Czech and Hebrew origins