Ondina

Ondina is the Italian and Portuguese variant of the name Undine, which has its origins in mythology. The name is derived from the Latin word 'unda', meaning 'wave', and stands for 'the water spirit' or 'the nymph'. In mythology, the Undine is described as a female elemental spirit (nymph) representing water and was first mentioned by the Swiss physician and natural philosopher Paracelsus († 1541) in his work on nymphs.

What does the name Ondina mean?

Ondina represents the Italian and Portuguese form of Undine, a mythological name derived from the Latin term 'unda' that carries the meaning 'the water spirit' or 'the nymph'. In mythology, the Undine is described as a female elemental spirit (nymph) associated with water. Paracelsus, a Swiss physician and natural philosopher, introduced this term in his book about nymphs. The variant Ondina is primarily used in Italy, Portugal, and Brazil. Alternatives to Undine include Undina and Ondine (French).

Where does the name Ondina come from?

The origin of the name Ondina is Latin and means 'the water spirit' or 'the nymph'.

How do you pronounce Ondina?

On-di-na

Popularity

Ondina is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has never made it onto the German name popularity charts. Its best ranking was in 2003, reaching 1,386th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Ondina has been chosen as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 2,373 in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 2,966th in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Didi / Dina / Ina / Ondi

Famous people

• Ondina (mermaid from television series)