Etymology

Ida

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Japanese 井田
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Ida · proper noun1

Short form of obsolete names beginning with Germanic īd "work", used for both sexes in medieval England. It was revived in the 19th century, partly mistaken for a Greek name, for the Mount Ida of classical mythology.

Ida · proper noun2

  1. Japanese · borrowed from井田“rice paddy by the well”
  2. English todayIda

Two possible origins: * Borrowed from Japanese 井田 (Ida, “rice paddy by the well”). * Matronymic surname from the female given name Ida.

Ida · proper noun3

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἼδη
  2. English todayIda

From Ancient Greek Ἴδη (Ídē).

Ida · proper noun4

  1. Slovak · borrowed fromIda
  2. Slovak · borrowed fromIda
  3. English todayIda

Borrowed from Slovak Ida.

Ida · proper noun5

  1. Sanskrit · derived fromइडा
  2. English todayIda

From Sanskrit इडा (iḍā).

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