Aída
/aˈida/
Aída is the Spanish form of the female given name Aida.
Aída is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈida/
Did you know?
- While Aída is a name, the word ayuda means 'help' in Spanish and sounds very similar to the name when spoken quickly.
- The popularity of the name Aída in Spanish-speaking countries is largely tied to the global fame of Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Aida', which tells the story of an Ethiopian princess.
- Unlike many traditional Spanish names rooted in Catholic saints, Aída is perceived as an exotic choice with an Arabic or 'Oriental' flair.
Examples in context
- Hola, soy Aida.Hello, I am Aida.
- Encantada de conocerte, Aida.Nice to meet you, Aida.
- ¡Hola, Aida! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Aida! How are you?
- Ey, Aida, ¿quieres salir esta noche?Hey, Aida, do you want to go out tonight?
- Aída es mi mejor amiga.Aída is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Aída?Do you know Aída?
- Aída vive en Madrid.Aída lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a former classmate.
- Daniel¿Te acuerdas de Aída?Do you remember Aída?
- ElenaSí, Aída era muy simpática.Yes, Aída was very nice.
- DanielElla ahora estudia medicina.She is studying medicine now.
- Elena¡Qué bien por ella!That's great for her!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aida” translations and entries Aída, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
