Valaida
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Valaida
Valaida is derived from Germanic roots, with "wal" meaning "power" or "rule" and "aida" meaning "maid" or "maiden," giving it the meaning "powerful maid" or "ruling maiden." The name is primarily associated with African American culture and gained prominence through Valaida Snow, a renowned jazz singer, dancer, and instrumentalist of the early 20th century.
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Etymology
Valaida is derived from Germanic roots, with "wal" meaning "power" or "rule" and "aida" meaning "maid" or "maiden," giving it the meaning "powerful maid" or "ruling maiden." The name is primarily associated with African American culture and gained prominence through Valaida Snow, a renowned jazz singer, dancer, and instrumentalist of the early 20th century.
Valaida currently ranks #6,838 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1936.
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