Idona
Old Norse · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Idona
The name Idona is of Old Norse origin, meaning "industrious" or "to love again," derived from the name Iðunn, the goddess of youth and rejuvenation.
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Etymology
The name Idona is of Old Norse origin, meaning "industrious" or "to love again," derived from the name Iðunn, the goddess of youth and rejuvenation. It is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with historical context tied to Norse mythology where Iðunn guarded the golden apples that kept the gods young.
Idona currently ranks #6,619 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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