Girl name
Lydia name meaning
“Lydian; a woman from Lydia”
Lydia means “Lydian” or “a woman from Lydia.” The Greek name refers to the historic region of Lydia in western Anatolia and is used for girls in Türkiye. Sardis, the ancient Lydian capital, provides a concrete geographical association. Lidija is a related form used in other languages.
What does Lydia mean?
Lydian; a woman from Lydia
In Turkish: Lidyalı; Lidya ülkesinden olan
Lydia developed as a personal name from the name of an ancient Anatolian region. It shares its geographical root with the Turkish spelling Lidya, expressing a connection to a place rather than a personal quality. Lydia of Thyatira, mentioned in the New Testament, is an early and well-known textual association.
Origin of the name Lydia
Greek Lydia is a feminine name referring to the ancient region of Lydia in western Anatolia. It originally designated a woman from that region.
How to pronounce Lydia
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
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Is Lydia a girl’s name?
Yes, Lydia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Lydia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Lydia
What is the meaning of Lydia?
Lydia means “Lydian; a woman from Lydia”. Greek Lydia is a feminine name referring to the ancient region of Lydia in western Anatolia. It originally designated a woman from that region.
Is Lydia a girl’s name?
Yes, Lydia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Lydia in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lydia nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lydia?
Lydia is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Lydia have?
Lydia has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Lydia?
Lydia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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