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Neda
Pronounced NEH-dah /ΛnΙ.dΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Persian neda, 'a voice, a call, a summons'; also Slavic, 'born on Sunday' (a short form of Nedelya); here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Neda comes from Persian neda, 'a voice, a call, a summons, a proclamation' β and, independently, from Slavic, 'born on Sunday' (a short form of Nedelya, 'Sunday', the day of no work; routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name across the Persian and Slavic worlds, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'NEH-dah').
In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Slavic families. Rare, a-voice-or-born-on-Sunday at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Neda mean?
Neda is Persian for 'a voice, a call', and Slavic for 'born on Sunday'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Neda?
It's said NEH-dah /ΛnΙ.dΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Neda a boy or girl name?
Neda is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Neda?
Neda is a rare name in the U.S.