Goda
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Goda
The name 'Goda' is a feminine given name of Lithuanian origin, derived from the root "god-" meaning "good" or "to be good," thus signifying "good one" or "kind one." It is primarily used in Lithuanian and Baltic cultures, often within a Christian context, and has historical ties to pagan Lithuanian mythology where it appears as a short form of names like Goda (goddess of good fortune) before being adopted into Christian naming traditions.
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Etymology
The name 'Goda' is a feminine given name of Lithuanian origin, derived from the root "god-" meaning "good" or "to be good," thus signifying "good one" or "kind one." It is primarily used in Lithuanian and Baltic cultures, often within a Christian context, and has historical ties to pagan Lithuanian mythology where it appears as a short form of names like Goda (goddess of good fortune) before being adopted into Christian naming traditions.
Goda currently ranks #5,688 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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