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Ida
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ida.
Primary meaning
Industrious; from Germanic "id"
Pronunciation: EYE-dah
Profile summary
Popular name in 19th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Industrious; from Germanic "id". The catalog pronunciation is listed as EYE-dah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Ida. Ida appears in girl naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ida is currently cataloged under Germanic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Industrious; from Germanic "id".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Germanic origin and Slavic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ida is grouped as a modern girl name. Related forms for this profile include Ida. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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