Naeda

Variation of Naida, Nahida, or Zenaida, Greek, Persian, Arabic

"water nymph; immaculate, undefiled; the life of Zeus"

Naeda Origin and Meaning

The name Naeda is a girl's name meaning "water nymph; immaculate, undefiled; the life of Zeus".

A name with a modern vibe and an international feel, Naeda has a variety of possible origins. On one hand, it might be a variation of the Greek Naida which is associated with water nymphs, however, it could also link to the Persian Nahid or Nahida, borne by an Iranian water and fertility goddess, whose name meant "immaculate". This would also tie it to the planet Venus, known as Nahid in Persian.

Naeda may also be a pet form of a number of names, including the Arabic Zenaida ("life of Zeus"), the French Nadine ("hope"), and the Irish Sinead ("God is Gracious"). Additionally, it might be a form of Nada, an Arabic name meaning "dew" and a South Slavic name meaning "hope".

Then of course there's the possibility that Naeda is a modern creation in English-speaking countries, inspired by Ada, Nadine, Nevaeh, and similar.