Idalia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Idalia
Idalia derives from the Greek name Idyia, meaning "nymph" or "water nymph," with roots in ancient Greek mythology where Idyia was an Oceanid.
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Etymology
Idalia derives from the Greek name Idyia, meaning "nymph" or "water nymph," with roots in ancient Greek mythology where Idyia was an Oceanid. The name has been used primarily in Greek, Latin, and Romance-speaking cultures, with historical presence in ancient mythology and later adoption in Christian-majority regions.
Idalia currently ranks #2,162 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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