Idania
Fact sheet
- Name
- Idania
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Idania is a variant of the name Ida, which is common in the Caribbean and Latin America. The girl's name is translated as 'the Diligent', 'the Progressive', 'the Woman', 'the Virgin', or 'the Seeress'.
What does the name Idania mean?
Idania, a female first name, is derived from Ida and carries meanings such as 'the Diligent', 'the Progressive', 'the Woman', 'the Virgin', and 'the Seeress'. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old Norse word ið or ídh, which means 'the Work', 'the Task', 'the Activity', or 'the Diligence', as well as to the Old High German and Old Saxon elements itis and idis, which stand for 'the Woman', 'the Virgin', and 'the Seeress'. Related forms include Idella, Idelle, Idina, and Idita.
Where does the name Idania come from?
Idania is a female first name with Old High German and Old Norse roots that carries the meaning 'the Diligent'.
How do you pronounce Idania?
Idania is pronounced as 'I-dan-ia'.
When is the name day of Idania?
The name day for Idania is celebrated on September 4.
Popularity
In Germany, Idania is a rather rare name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. The highest ranking Idania achieved was in 2001, reaching 1,747th place in the first name charts of Italy. Between 1999 and 2024, the name was given less than ten times in Italy, placing it at 5,626th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Idania
What is the origin of the name Idania?
Idania has both Old High German and Old Norse roots. The name can be found in Caribbean, Latin American, and Spanish cultures.
What does the name Idania mean?
Idania means 'the Diligent' and also carries meanings such as 'the Progressive', 'the Woman', 'the Virgin', and 'the Seeress'.
How popular is the name Idania?
The popularity of Idania varies by region, but it is appreciated in certain Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.