Lydia
/ˈlɪd.i.ə/noun
A proper noun referring to an ancient kingdom in western Anatolia and a female given name derived from it.
Did you know?The Lydians were famous in antiquity for their immense wealth and are traditionally credited by Greek writers with some of the earliest coinage, which helped turn money into a kind of magical social power.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Λυδία (Lydía)
“The land of Lydia in western Anatolia, and later a female name from that place.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Lydia
“The Roman form of the Greek place name and personal name.”
Old French
Old French
Lydie
“A female given name borrowed from Latin/Greek tradition.”
Middle English
English
Lydia
“A learned or biblical-style feminine name used in English.”
Modern English
English
Lydia
“A female given name and historical place name.”