Λυδία
Lydía/liˈði.a/feminine
The English name Lydia is translated into Greek as Λυδία (Lydía).
Λυδία is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /liˈði.a/ (Lydía). It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In the New Testament, Λυδία is the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe, described as a successful businesswoman who sold purple cloth.
- In certain classical contexts, the name could be seen as a synonym for 'noble' or 'luxurious' due to the reputation of the Lydian people.
- The 'd' sound in the Greek δ is actually a soft 'th' sound, similar to 'this', unlike the hard English 'd' in 'Lydia'.
Examples in context
- Χαίρετε, κυρία ΛυδίαHello, Mrs. Lydia
- Η θεία Λυδίας έφτασεAunt Lydia has arrived
- Πώς είσαι, Λυδάκη μου;How are you, my dear Lydia?
- Η Λυδία είναι καλή φίλη μου.I Lydia einai kali fili mou.Lydia is a good friend of mine.
- Τι κάνει η Λυδία σήμερα;Ti kanei i Lydia simera;What is Lydia doing today?
- Γνωρίζεις την Λυδία από το σχολείο;Gnorizeis tin Lydia apo to scholeio;Do you know Lydia from school?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Κώστας KostasΕίδες την Λυδία στο πάρκο;Eides tin Lydia sto parko;Did you see Lydia at the park?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, η Λυδία ήταν εκεί.Nai, i Lydia htan ekei.Yes, Lydia was there.
- Κώστας KostasΤι λέει η Λυδία;Ti lei i Lydia;How is Lydia doing?
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύ χαρούμενη τώρα.Einai poly charoumeni tora.She is very happy now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lydia” translations and entries Λυδία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
