Ida
Ida (name) means a female given name of Germanic origin, also the name of sacred mountains in Turkey and Crete. Example: “Her great-grandmother was named Ida.”
Word forms
Idas plural
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Etymology
Short form of Germanic names beginning with "id" ("work"), later associated with Mount Ida of Greek mythology.
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What does “Ida” mean?
The word “Ida” means a female given name of Germanic origin, also the name of sacred mountains in Turkey and Crete.
How do you pronounce “Ida”?
“Ida” is pronounced EYE-duh (/ˈaɪdə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ida” in a sentence?
Here is “Ida” used in a sentence: “Her great-grandmother was named Ida.”
What part of speech is “Ida”?
“Ida” is a name.
Where does the word “Ida” come from?
The word “Ida” comes from Germanic. Short form of Germanic names beginning with "id" ("work"), later associated with Mount Ida of Greek mythology.
Is “Ida” a common word?
“Ida” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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