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GirlPronounced English /ˈlɪd.i.ə/; German /ˈlyː.di̯a/; Dutch /ˈli.di.aː/Swedish language family

Lýdia

A name meaning "from Lydia".

Quick answer

Lýdia is a girl name meaning "from Lydia".

Pronunciation: English /ˈlɪd.i.ə/; German /ˈlyː.di̯a/; Dutch /ˈli.di.aː/.

GenderGirl
Meaningfrom Lydia
PronunciationEnglish /ˈlɪd.i.ə/; German /ˈlyː.di̯a/; Dutch /ˈli.di.aː/
Language familySwedish

Meaning and history

The name means "from Lydia" in Greek. Lydia was a region on the west coast of Asia Minor, said to be named for the legendary king Lydos. In the New Testament this is the name of a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. In the modern era the name has been in use since the Protestant Reformation.

Notes and context

Usage: english, german, dutch, biblical, biblical latin, biblical greek | Ancient Greek: Λυδία