name
Arabic
Aida
ah-EE-dah
/ɑːˈiːdɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Aida
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Arabic/Eritrean/Ethiopian (East Africa/worldwide)
- Meaning
- Reward; returning visitor; distinguished
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
From Arabic 'aida' (benefit/returning); also used as an East African name; Verdi's opera 'Aida' is set in Ethiopia (called 'Aethiopia' in the opera) — the Ethiopian princess Aida; one of opera's most performed works
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