Aida
visitor, returning, or reward (Arabic)
Aida is a arabic / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 115, with 55,481 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
visitor, returning, or reward (Arabic)
The name originates from the Arabic root meaning 'to return' or 'reward'. It was popularized internationally following Verdi's famous opera set in Egypt. In the Philippines, it became a well-established classic female name throughout the 20th century.
Aida derives from the Arabic name 'A'ida (meaning 'returning' or 'visitor'). It achieved widespread global recognition through Giuseppe Verdi's 1871 opera of the same name and entered Filipino naming traditions via Western cultural and Spanish-American influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to women in mid-20th century cohorts; frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names (e.g., Maria Aida, Aida Luz).
Related forms
- عائدة Arabic
- Aida Italian
- Aída Spanish
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Aida with common surname pairs
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How do I use Aida with two Filipino surnames?
Aida is the given name. The full name is Aida + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Aida a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Aida is number 115, with 55,481 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.