Ieda
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ieda
The given name 'Ieda' is a variant of the name 'Ida', derived from the Germanic element *īd* meaning "work" or "labor," or alternatively from the Old High German *it* meaning "industrious one." It is used primarily in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe, notably associated with Saint Ida of Herzfeld (8th century), a noblewoman and patron saint of widows.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ieda' is a variant of the name 'Ida', derived from the Germanic element *īd* meaning "work" or "labor," or alternatively from the Old High German *it* meaning "industrious one." It is used primarily in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe, notably associated with Saint Ida of Herzfeld (8th century), a noblewoman and patron saint of widows.
Ieda currently ranks #3,281 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1935.
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