Iddo

The first name Iddo (עִדּוֹ) is male and has its roots in ancient Hebrew. Its direct translation is "the one who passes by."

What does the name Iddo mean?

Iddo is a male first name that originates from ancient Hebrew. The direct translation of the name is "the one who passes by." It likely derives from the ancient Hebrew word 'adah (עָדָה), meaning "to pass by" or "to continue." Additionally, Iddo could be interpreted as a short form of yeda'yah ("Yahweh chooses him") or ‘adayah ("Yahweh is benevolent"). In East Frisia, the name is also considered a variant of Idde. Iddo is known from the Old Testament, where a lesser-known prophet who lived during the time of Solomon bore this name.

Where does the name Iddo come from?

Iddo is a male first name with ancient Hebrew origins and means "the one who passes by." The etymology is based on 'adah (עָדָה), which in ancient Hebrew means "to pass by" or "to continue." The name is rooted in Biblical Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Iddo?

Iddo is pronounced as 'Id-doh.'

Popularity

In Germany, Iddo is considered a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male names for newborns. In the last ten years, Iddo has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. Worldwide, Iddo is also not very common.