Aida
Aida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Returning; visitor”.
| Meaning | Returning; visitor |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عائدة |
| Pronunciation | AH-ee-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Iran, Levant, Kazakhstan |
Meaning and origin of Aida
To return is the meaning of the root a-w-d, and Aida describes a woman who returns, or a visitor who comes back, particularly to see someone who is sick. Muslims and Arab Christians share the name, and it is widely used in Kazakhstan, Iran and Bosnia. Verdi's opera Aida made it known worldwide, though the opera's heroine is Ethiopian rather than Arab.
Is Aida a Muslim name?
Muslim families in many lands, including Bosnia, Iran and the Arab world, use this Arabic name.
How popular is Aida?
Kazakh, Bosnian, Iranian and Levantine families use it widely.
Gifts with the name Aida
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Spellings and variants of Aida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aida mean?
Aida means 'Returning; visitor'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aida a Muslim name?
Muslim families in many lands, including Bosnia, Iran and the Arab world, use this Arabic name.
How do you pronounce Aida?
Aida is pronounced AH-ee-dah.
Is Aida a boy or girl name?
Aida is usually a girl name.