Jedda

JED-ah
Australian Aboriginal
"wren"

Jedda Origin and Meaning

The name Jedda is a girl's name meaning "wren".

Love the name wren but need something not quite so trendy? Consider Jedda. Jedda is derived from the word 'djida' meaning "wren" in the language of the Noongar people of Western Australia. Jedda was also the name of the eponymous heroine of the film "Jedda", which was one of the first Australian films to be shot in color and was the first to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival (it was nominated for the Palme d'Or). The perfect name for nature enthusiasts and film buffs alike.

Jedda in Pop Culture

  • "Jedda" 1955 film and its main character, an Aboriginal Australian girl