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Jitka is a Czech female given name. It is a nickname of the Hebrew name Judith, meaning He will be praised or woman of Judea. The old Czech form is Jutka, derived from the German name Jutta. The name day is celebrated on 5 December. Pronounced "YIT-kah".

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