Germanic · Girl name
Ida
“industrious one”
About the name Ida
Ida is of Germanic origin, derived from the word ‘id’, meaning ‘industrious’ or ‘hardworking’. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has been borne by various notable figures, including Ida B. Wells, an African American journalist and civil rights activist. It remains a classic name in many cultures.
- Meaning
- industrious one
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EE-dah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Ida
- Ida Marie
- Ida Louise
- Ida Jane
- Ida Rose
- Ida Claire
Questions about Ida
- What does Ida mean?
- Ida is a Germanic name meaning "industrious one".
- How do you pronounce Ida?
- Ida is pronounced EE-dah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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