Vida
Meaning of Vida
The name Vida is a beautiful and timeless choice for a baby girl, pronounced as VEE-duh (/ˈviːdə/). With roots in multiple cultures, Vida means "life" in Spanish and Portuguese, symbolizing vitality and vibrancy. It also carries significance in Hebrew where it translates to "beloved." The name has been used consistently over the years in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal. Although not among the most common names, Vida has seen a steady presence on baby name charts, with a notable increase in popularity over recent years. Its simplicity and profound meaning make it an elegant option for parents seeking a name that embodies both grace and strength. A popular variation of the name is Vita, which shares the same life-affirming connotations.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as VEE-duh (/ˈviːdə/)
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Notable People Named Vida
| Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. was a renowned American professional baseball player, known for his left-handed pitching and his key role in the Oakland Athletics' three consecutive World Series championships from 1972 to 1974. |
| Vida Goldstein - Vida Jane Mary Goldstein was an Australian suffragist and social reformer who made history as one of the first female candidates in the 1903 federal election. |
| Julia Vida Dutton Scudder (1861–1954) was an influential American educator, writer, and welfare activist known for her work in the social gospel movement. |
| Vida Jeraj, also known as Frančiška Vovk, was a Slovene poet and lyricist whose work was influenced by literary modernism, Biblical themes, and fairy tales, and who also wrote poetry for children and helped run a charity for blind soldiers after the First World War. |
| Vida Guerra is a Cuban-born American glamour model and actress known for her appearances in men's magazines like FHM. |
| Vida Ravenscroft Sutton was an American playwright, voice teacher, and radio professional. |
| Vida Samadzai is an Afghan-American actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder known for her participation in Miss Earth 2003 and her appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss in 2011. |
| Vida Mary Stout was a pioneering New Zealand limnographer and academic administrator, known for being the first woman to hold the position of Dean of Science at a New Zealand university. |
| Vida Movahed, also known as "The Girl of Enghelab Street," is an Iranian human rights activist and women's rights advocate who gained international attention for her symbolic protest against the mandatory hijab in Iran. |
| Vida Milholland was a prominent women's rights activist and the sister of Inez Milholland, a leader of the National Woman's Party. |
| Vida Isabella Steinert, also known as Vida Isabella Vickers, was a renowned New Zealand painter born in Hamilton. |
| Vida Ognjenović is a prominent Serbian theater director, playwright, writer, drama professor, and diplomat. |
| Vida Anim is a Ghanaian sprinter known for her specialization in the 100 and 200 meters, and for holding the Ghanaian record in the 4 x 100 meters relay achieved during the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
| Vida Bruce is a retired Ghanaian sprinter. |
| Seyedeh Vida Halimian Avval is a prominent Iranian compound archer, currently ranked number fourteen in women's compound archery by World Archery. |
