Given name

Jitka

“jewess”·“woman from Judea”

In Czech use, Jitka is an affectionate form of Judith. Interpretations include “jewess” and “woman from Judea” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.

Meaning & origin

What it means

In Czech use, Jitka is an affectionate form of Judith. Interpretations include “jewess” and “woman from Judea” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

In Czech use, Jitka is an affectionate form of Judith. An origin associated with Judith is Hebrew.

Explained through its name family

How it developed

In Czech use, Jitka is used as an affectionate form of Judita.

Jitka’s family of names

Jitka is an affectionate form of Judith. In Czech usage, Jitka has a conventional equivalent in the English form Jody. In Czech usage, Jitka has a conventional equivalent in the German form Judith.

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JitkaJudithJuditaJitušJitunkaJituškaJíťaJodyJuditJuttaДжудитIúidit

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Around the world

Jitka has relatives in 7 languages.

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See also 1

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