Girl name
Idah name meaning
“tireless, industrious”
Idah is a feminine name given the meaning “tireless” or “industrious” and commonly linked to Saidah or Sa'idah as a short form in Indonesian naming. When derived from Arabic saʿīdah, it means “happy” or “fortunate”. That Arabic interpretation differs from the industrious meaning also assigned to Idah.
What does Idah mean?
Tireless, industrious
In Indonesian: tak kenal lelah, giat
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Idah
Idah can be a short form of Saidah or Sa'idah in Indonesian naming. When derived from Arabic saʿīdah, its meaning is ‘happy’ or ‘fortunate’.
| Starts with | I |
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Idah in Islam and the Quran
Idah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Idah
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /idah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦢꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮓᮂ |
Is Idah a girl’s name?
Yes, Idah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Idah ranks #2,152 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Idah
Famous people named Idah
- Idah Syahidah Rusli Habibie · b. 1964
- Idah Faridah · b. 1978
- Idah Rosilawati · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Idah
What is the meaning of Idah?
Idah means tireless, industrious. Idah can be a short form of Saidah or Sa'idah in Indonesian naming. When derived from Arabic saʿīdah, its meaning is ‘happy’ or ‘fortunate’.
Is Idah a girl’s name?
Yes, Idah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Idah in the Quran?
Idah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Idah have?
Idah has 2 syllables (I-dah) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Idah?
Idah ranks #2,152 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Idah?
Notable people named Idah include Idah Syahidah Rusli Habibie, Idah Faridah, Idah Rosilawati.
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