Lydia: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a woman of Lydia”

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لیڈیا

Λυδία

Lydia (لیڈیا, Greek Λυδία) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a woman of Lydia”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Lydia.

Lydia at a glance

Meaning: a woman of Lydia
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: lid-ee-uh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: L · ل

Meaning of Lydia

In English: a woman of Lydia
اردو میں معنی: لیڈیا کی رہنے والی

Origin and history of Lydia

From Greek Lydia, meaning 'a woman of Lydia'. Lydia was a region of western Asia Minor.

Base wordGreek Lydia

How to say and write Lydia

Say it: lid-ee-uh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Lydia
Urdu: لیڈیا
Original script: Λυδία
Known bearer: Lydia of Thyatira, Paul's first convert in Europe

Sibling names for Lydia

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Lydia.

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Questions about the name Lydia

What does the name Lydia mean?

Lydia means “a woman of Lydia”. In Urdu: لیڈیا کی رہنے والی. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Lydia a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Lydia is a girl’s name.

Is Lydia a Christian name?

Yes. Lydia is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek Lydia, meaning 'a woman of Lydia'. Lydia was a region of western Asia Minor.

How do you pronounce Lydia?

Say it “lid-ee-uh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Lydia in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Lydia is written لیڈیا. In its original script: Λυδία.

Who is a famous person named Lydia?

Lydia of Thyatira, Paul's first convert in Europe

Is the meaning of Lydia verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.