What Does the Name Lydia Mean
The name Lydia comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lydia below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lydia Name Meaning
English, German, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Latin, Biblical GreekMeans "from Lydia" in Greek. Lydia was a region on the west coast of Asia Minor, said to be named for the legendary king LYDOS. In the New...
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