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Lydia name meaning

“woman from the region of Lydia”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Popularity
#442

Lydia is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning woman from the region of Lydia. The Greek name refers to Lydia, an ancient region of Asia Minor, giving it a geographical meaning. The name is also known through its appearance in the New Testament.

What does Lydia mean?

Woman from the region of Lydia

In Indonesian: perempuan dari wilayah Lidia

Origin and cultural usage of Lydia

From Greek Lydia, referring to a woman from Lydia, an ancient region of Asia Minor. The name also appears in the New Testament.

Linguistic originGreek
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withL

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Lydia

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lydia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Lydia Fero Valentina

    Meaning of each word

    • Lydia: woman from the region of Lydia
    • Fero: Frank; free person
    • Valentina: strong and healthy
  • Lydia Talitha Sisilia

    Meaning of each word

    • Lydia: woman from the region of Lydia
    • Talitha: young girl
    • Sisilia: blind; a form of Cecilia
  • Lydia Kristina

    Meaning of each word

    • Lydia: woman from the region of Lydia
    • Kristina: follower of Christ
  • Frisca Lydia Elsa

    Meaning of each word

    • Frisca: ancient, of former times
    • Lydia: woman from the region of Lydia
    • Elsa: God is my oath
  • Lydia Christy

    Meaning of each word

    • Lydia: woman from the region of Lydia
    • Christy: follower of Christ
  • Lydia Melani Justina

    Meaning of each word

    • Lydia: woman from the region of Lydia
    • Melani: dark, black in color
    • Justina: just, upright

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How to pronounce Lydia

Syllables3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦭꦶꦢꦶꦲ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮜᮤᮓᮤᮃ

Is Lydia a girl’s name?

Yes, Lydia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Lydia ranks #442 among girl names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Lydia

Famous people named Lydia

  • Lydia Kandou · b. 1963
  • Lydia Arlini Wahab · b. 1953
  • Lydia Nanda
  • Lydia Natalia · b. 1969
  • Lydia Nursaid · b. 1964
  • Lydia Afrianti Aulia
  • Lydia Andarini · b. 1991
  • Lydia Arlini Rianzi
  • Lydia Nomima · b. 1966
  • Lydia Olivianti Lakoyang · b. 1981
  • Lydia Putri
  • Lydia Silvanna Djaman · b. 1969

FAQ about the name Lydia

What is the meaning of Lydia?

Lydia means woman from the region of Lydia. From Greek Lydia, referring to a woman from Lydia, an ancient region of Asia Minor. The name also appears in the New Testament.

Is Lydia a girl’s name?

Yes, Lydia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Lydia?

Lydia is of Greek origin.

How many syllables does Lydia have?

Lydia has 3 syllables (Ly-di-a) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Lydia?

Lydia ranks #442 among girl names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Lydia?

Some ideas: Lydia Fero Valentina; Lydia Talitha Sisilia; Lydia Kristina.

Famous people named Lydia?

Notable people named Lydia include Lydia Kandou, Lydia Arlini Wahab, Lydia Nanda.

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