Idola
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- Name
- Idola
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name Idola is an American variant of Idolia, a Louisiana Spanish form of the name Odilia, which has its origin in Oda. Its meanings include 'the heir', 'the possessor', and 'the wealthy'.
What does the name Idola mean?
Idola is a feminine form derived from Idolia, a Louisiana Spanish variant of the name Odilia, which originally comes from Oda. The meanings include 'the heir', 'the possessor', and 'the wealthy'. These meanings are derived from the Old High German term 'ot', which means 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. The variants Odilla, Odilie, and Odila are also common.
Where does the name Idola come from?
Idola has Old High German roots and means 'the heir'. The Old High German word 'ot' stands for 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. The languages in which this name occurs are American and Anglo-American.
How do you pronounce Idola?
Idola is pronounced like 'Ih-do-la'.
Popularity
In Germany, Idola is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Idola's best ranking was in 1935, reaching 4,204th place in the U.S. name charts. From 1930 to 2024, the name Idola was used about 10 times in the USA, placing it at 9,358th. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.
Famous people
- Idola Saint-Jean (Canadian women's rights activist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Idola
What is the origin of the name Idola?
Idola has Old High German roots and is a feminine form of the name Idolia, which is a variant of the name Odilia.
What does the name Idola mean?
Idola means 'the heir' and is derived from the Old High German term 'ot', which stands for 'possession', 'inheritance', and 'wealth'.
How popular is the name Idola?
Idola is a less common name, primarily known in American and Anglo-American regions.