Name meaning
Lydia
means “woman from Lydia”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, German, Greek, Spanish, Scandinavian
- Spellings
- Lydia · Lidia · Lydie
- Say it
- LID-ee-ah
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Lydia means a woman from Lydia, a rich ancient kingdom in what is now western Turkey, the land of King Croesus. In the New Testament, Lydia, a seller of purple cloth, was the first person in Europe baptised by Saint Paul.
Roots
From Greek Lydia (woman from Lydia).
Where it is used
A biblical name used across Europe.
Lydia name FAQ
What does the name Lydia mean?
Lydia means “woman from Lydia”. From Greek Lydia (woman from Lydia).
Where does the name Lydia come from?
Lydia is of Greek origin. Today it is used in English, German, Greek, Spanish, Scandinavian families.
How do you pronounce Lydia?
Lydia is usually pronounced LID-ee-ah.
Is Lydia a boy's or a girl's name?
Lydia is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lydia?
Related spellings and forms include Lidia, Lydie.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.