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Erendida

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How to Pronounce Erendida

Pronounced eh-ren-DEE-dah /ɛ.rɛnˈdi.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Erendida is a variant spelling of Erendira, a name from P'urhepecha (Tarascan) legend in western Mexico, borne by a princess figure in regional folklore; its precise literal meaning is debated, with 'she who smiles' offered by some popular sources, though the exact translation is not settled.Low

In 30 seconds: Erendida is a variant of Erendira, a name from P'urhepecha legend in western Mexico. It saw quiet use from the mid-1970s, peaking in 1994 (said eh-ren-DEE-dah).
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Origin LowPurepecha, Mexican
MeaningErendida is a variant spelling of Erendira, a name from P'urhepecha (Tarascan) legend in western Mexico, borne by a princess figure in regional folklore; its precise literal meaning is debated, with 'she who smiles' offered by some popular sources, though the exact translation is not settled.
U.S. rank (2008)#18376 ↘ Falling
2008 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419752008

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Erendida is a spelling variant of Erendira, a name rooted in P'urhepecha (Tarascan) indigenous legend from the Michoacan region of Mexico, tied to a princess figure in regional folklore. Its exact literal meaning is debated among sources, though it is popularly glossed as something like 'she who smiles.'

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak in 1994, staying a distinctive heritage choice rather than a mainstream one.

Did you know? Erendira, the name this spelling varies, is a P'urhepecha legendary princess also used as the title of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novella and a 1983 film.
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References - Erendida — Variant of Erendira, P'urhepecha legendary name; literal meaning debated

Variations

ErendiraErendhira

Nicknames

ErenEry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erendida mean?

It is a variant of Erendira, a P'urhepecha legendary princess name from Mexico; its exact literal meaning is debated, sometimes glossed as 'she who smiles.'

How do you pronounce Erendida?

It is said eh-ren-DEE-dah /ɛ.rɛnˈdi.dɑ/, four syllables with the stress on the third.

Is Erendida a boy or girl name?

Erendida is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Erendida?

It has always been a rare, distinctive heritage name in the United States, seeing its small peak in the mid-1990s.

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