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Ida
hardworking, industrious
Origin
Germanic
Used in
de
Origin and meaning of Ida
Ida most likely comes from Old Germanic id, linked to industriousness and toil, though some trace it to Mount Ida of Greek mythology, where Zeus was hidden as a baby. Short and widespread across German, Scandinavian and Slavic areas since medieval times, it has come back into fashion in Germany thanks to the trend for short, vintage names. Parents like its understated elegance and easy international pronunciation.
Variants around the world
How Ida sounds in other languages.
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