Lidia
Lidia is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Woman from Lydia”.
| Meaning | Woman from Lydia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Pronunciation | LEE-dyah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, Mexico, Poland |
Meaning and origin of Lidia
Lidia is the Spanish and Italian form of Lydia, meaning 'a woman from Lydia', a region of western Asia Minor famous for its wealth and for King Croesus. In the New Testament, Lydia of Thyatira is a dealer in purple cloth whom Paul meets at Philippi; she becomes the first recorded convert in Europe and hosts the early church in her home.
Is Lidia a Christian name?
Lidia is a New Testament name: Lydia of Thyatira is baptised by Paul in Acts 16 and is honoured as a saint.
How popular is Lidia?
A familiar classic name in Spain, Italy and Latin America.
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Spellings and variants of Lidia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lidia mean?
Lidia means 'Woman from Lydia'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Lidia a Christian name?
Lidia is a New Testament name: Lydia of Thyatira is baptised by Paul in Acts 16 and is honoured as a saint.
How do you pronounce Lidia?
Lidia is pronounced LEE-dyah.
Is Lidia a boy or girl name?
Lidia is usually a girl name.