Aida
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aida
Aida means "helper" or "one who aids" and derives from the Arabic root word "awd" meaning "to return" or "to help." The name is used across Arabic, Italian, and English-speaking cultures, with notable prominence from Verdi's 1871 opera "Aida," which popularized it in Western contexts, though it remains rooted in Islamic and Arab traditions.
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Etymology
Aida means "helper" or "one who aids" and derives from the Arabic root word "awd" meaning "to return" or "to help." The name is used across Arabic, Italian, and English-speaking cultures, with notable prominence from Verdi's 1871 opera "Aida," which popularized it in Western contexts, though it remains rooted in Islamic and Arab traditions.
Aida currently ranks #1,414 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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