Ida
Ida (इडा) is a Hindu girl name meaning “The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment”.
Ida (इडा) is a Hindu girl name meaning “The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment”.
Ida means “The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment”. Ida (इडा · ఇడ) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment”. It comes from the Sanskrit iḍā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “इ” falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 2, within Vrishabha rashi (Taurus).
Ida name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Ida |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | इडा |
| Telugu | ఇడ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | iḍā |
| Pronunciation | I-da |
| First syllable | इ |
| Nakshatra | Krittika (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 5 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Divine & deities |
Meaning and origin of Ida
Ida is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word iḍā, meaning “The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Ida
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “इ” of Ida falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Vrishabha rashi (Taurus). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Ida
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): इडा
- Telugu: ఇడ
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): iḍā
How to pronounce Ida
Say it as “I-da” — 2 spoken syllables.
Ida is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Ida
Ishanshi, Abhirami, Adrija, Annada, Anumati, Avanija
Ida: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Ida?
Ida means “The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment”. It comes from the Sanskrit iḍā.
Is Ida a traditional or a modern name?
Ida is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Ida written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): इडा. In Telugu: ఇడ. Sanskrit transliteration: iḍā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ida?
Its first syllable “इ” falls in Krittika nakshatra (pada 2) and Vrishabha rashi (Taurus) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Ida?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 5 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Ida — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ida mean?
Ida is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “The Vedic goddess of speech and nourishment”.
Is Ida a boy or girl name?
Ida is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ida?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ida aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ida?
The Chaldean name number of Ida is 6.
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