Female Name
Lidija
ˈlʲɪ.dʲɪ.jɐ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
high jumpers
Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest
Writing Systems
ЛидијаSerbianMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
Meaning & Etymology
Lidija is a feminine given name, which is a form of Lydia used in several languages. The name Lydia itself originates from the ancient region of Lydia in Asia Minor, and it means 'from Lydia' or 'beautiful one'. Lidija carries similar connotations and is used in various cultures, particularly in Slavic countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Lydia
Evolution:
The name Lydia evolved into Lidija through linguistic adaptations in Slavic languages, where the 'y' sound is often replaced with 'i' and the ending is modified to fit local phonetic patterns.
Source:
Historical linguistic studies and name etymology databases.