Simchat Habat (Zeved Habat) is the Ashkenazic (European) Jewish name for the ceremony for naming of baby girls. It is sometimes called Brit Habat or “Brita” (feminine of Brit) as a parallel to the Brit Mila of boys. The Mizrachi Jews (from Spain, Arab countries, Italy, Greece) call this occasion Zeved Habad in Hebrew. It usually takes place within the first month of the girl’s life, but no earlier than a week after birth.