Eida

The female first name Eida is translated as 'the working one' or alternatively as 'the virgin'. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is often suspected to be in Old High German.

What does the name Eida mean?

Eida, a female name, can be interpreted as 'the working one' or 'the virgin'. The origin is not clear, but the name likely has its roots in Old High German. There are three possible derivations: 1) Eida could be the Frisian form of Ida, derived from the Old High German words idh, meaning 'the work' or 'the activity', or itis, meaning 'the woman' or 'the virgin'. 2) The name could also be understood as a Frisian short form of Old High German names that begin with 'Agi-'. 3) Additionally, Eida could be a short form of Nordic names that start with 'Eid-'. Variations of the name include Eide, Eidar, Ejda, and Eyda.

Where does the name Eida come from?

The etymology of Eida shows that it is a female first name with Old Germanic and Old High German roots, carrying the meanings 'the working one' and 'the virgin'. In Old Germanic and Old High German, the terms idh for 'the work' and 'the activity' as well as itis for 'the woman' and 'the virgin' can be found. Eida is used in languages such as Danish, Finnish, Frisian, Norwegian, Swedish, and generally in Scandinavian contexts.

How do you pronounce Eida?

Eida is pronounced like 'Eida', similar to the word 'Eider'.

Popularity

In Germany, Eida is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th among the most popular female baby names. Eida achieved its best ranking in 2015, when it reached 4,092nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eidi / Eiter / Eyda