Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Search
View Name: Lydia


LYDIA

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English, German, Biblical

Other Scripts: Λυδια (Ancient Greek)

Pronounced: LID-ee-ə (English), LUY-dee-ah (German)   [key]

Means "from Lydia" in Greek. Lydia was a region on the west coast of Asia Minor. In the New Testament this was 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.
Popularity
Related Names
Namesakes
Name Days
Ratings
Comments

Contribute Information
Add to Your List

(see also LÝDIA)

Home Copyright © 1996-2008 Mike Campbell | Contact Information