Olinda
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Olinda
Olinda derives from the Germanic elements "ol" (meaning "old" or "ancestor") and "inda" (meaning "broad" or "wide"), literally translating to "old and broad" or "ancient and expansive." The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures and Brazilian Portuguese communities, with historical significance as the name of a colonial city in Pernambuco, Brazil, founded in the 16th century.
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Etymology
Olinda derives from the Germanic elements "ol" (meaning "old" or "ancestor") and "inda" (meaning "broad" or "wide"), literally translating to "old and broad" or "ancient and expansive." The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures and Brazilian Portuguese communities, with historical significance as the name of a colonial city in Pernambuco, Brazil, founded in the 16th century.
Olinda currently ranks #12,456 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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