Ida

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The meaning of Ida varies depending on the origin, but it generally means "industrious" or "hardworking."
Pronunciation
EE-da(German, Norwegian, Dutch, Italian, Polish)
EE-dah (German and Scandinavian), EYE-dah (English)
EE-dah(Swedish, Danish)
EE-daw(Hungarian)
IE-də(English)
Popularity
Ida is currently not a very popular name, but it has been used consistently throughout history. In the United States, it was most popular in the early 1900s, but has since fallen out of favor. However, it has remained a popular name in Scandinavian countries and Germany.

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Cartoon of Ida

Ida Name meanings & History

The name Ida has multiple origins, including German, Scandinavian, and English. The meaning of Ida varies depending on the origin, but it generally means "industrious" or "hardworking.". Ida is a versatile name that can be used for girls of any background or heritage. It is often associated with hard-work, strength, and determination.

Zodiac Sign of Ida: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ida:

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

D: Daddy,Determined,Doting,Demanding,Dutiful,Domestic

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive

Ida is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There have been many famous women throughout history named Ida, including Ida Tarbell (an American journalist), Ida B. Wells (an African American journalist), and Ida Lupino (an English actress).

2.) IDA (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: A borrowing from the German, Ida is derived from the element id (work, labor). The name is also used as a pet form of Zinaida (of Zeus). (EE-DAH)


3.) Ida (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Hardworking, industrious, the seen, visible, work, again.


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Cartoon of Ida

Description: The name Ida has several origins, including Germanic, Greek, and Old Norse. In Germanic, it means "hardworking" or "industrious," while in Greek, it's derived from the word "idos," meaning "the seen" or "the visible". In Old Norse, it's derived from "id," meaning "work" or "again". Hardworking, industrious, the seen, visible, work, again. Both a borrowing of the Italian name and a short form of Vitalia via the short form Fida. Ida is primarily used as a girl's name.

Famous People

Famous people named Ida include Ida B. Wells, an African-American journalist and civil rights activist, and Ida Tarbell, an American journalist known for her investigative reporting. In fiction, Ida is the name of a character in the novel "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys.

4.) Ida (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Labor, work" or "industrious"


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Cartoon of Ida

Description: "Labor, work" or "industrious". Both a borrowing of the Italian name and a short form of Vitalia via the short form Fida. Ida is a classic and timeless name that is suitable for baby girls. It is often chosen for its simplicity and strength.

Famous People

Famous people named Ida include Ida Tarbell (journalist), Ida B. Wells (civil rights activist), and Ida Lupino (actress).

5.) Ida (Female)

Usage: Jewish

Meanings: In German, Ida means "hardworking" or "industrious," while in Scandinavian it means "industrious one" or "work."


cartoon of the name Ida
Cartoon of Ida

Description: German; Scandinavian. In German, Ida means "hardworking" or "industrious," while in Scandinavian it means "industrious one" or "work.". Both a borrowing of the Italian name and a short form of Vitalia via the short form Fida. Ida is a versatile name that can work well for both modern and classic settings. It is also a great name for parents who are looking for a simple and elegant name that is easy to pronounce and spell.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ida include Ida Lupino, an actress and filmmaker from England, and Ida B. Wells, a civil rights activist from the United States.

6.) IDA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Derived from the element id (work, labor). (EE-DAH)


7.) IDA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: A borrowing from the German, Ida is derived from the element id (work, labor). “Diligent” and “industrious” are popular definitions of the name. (EE-DAH)


8.) IDA (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: Of Germanic origin, Ida is derived from the element Id (work, labor). (EE-DAH)


9.) IDA (Female)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: A borrowing from the German, Ida is derived from the element id (work, labor). (EE-DAH)


10.) IDA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of Germanic origin, Ida is derived from the element id (work, labor). The name, introduced to England by the Normans, died out toward the end of the 14th century but was revived in the 19th century. (I-DAH)


11.) Ida (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) kind; (English) industrious

Other Forms: Idah, Iduh


12.) Ida (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Hard-working

Other Forms: Idah, Iyda


13.) Ida (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (German) hard working. (English) prosperous.

Other Forms: Idah, Idaia, Idaly, Idamae, Idania, Idarina, Idarine, Idaya, Idda, Ide, Idelle, Idetta, Idette, Idys, Iida, Iidda, Yda, Ydah


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