Weda

Weda is an East Frisian name for girls that has emerged as an independent short form of names with the elements 'Wig-' or 'Widu-'. The name carries the meanings 'the fighter' as well as 'the wood'.

What does the name Weda mean?

Weda is an East Frisian girl's name that serves as an independent short form of names with the elements 'Wig-' or 'Widu-'. The meanings of the name are 'the fighter' and 'the wood'. Its origins lie in Old High German, where the word 'wig' means 'to wrestle', 'the battle', 'the war', 'the strife', and 'the warrior', while 'witu' is used for 'the forest' and 'the wood'. The male counterpart to Weda is Weddo.

Where does the name Weda come from?

The name Weda has its roots in Old High German and means 'the fighter' or 'the wood'. The word components come from Old High German: 'wig' stands for wrestling, battle, war, strife, and warrior, while 'witu' is used for forest and wood. The languages from which the name originates are Frisian, Low German, and East Frisian.

How do you pronounce Weda?

The pronunciation of Weda occurs in two syllables: 'We-da' [ˈveːda]. The long 'e' sound at the beginning gives the name a certain brightness and calmness. The voiced 'd' in the middle provides stability, while the open ending gently fades away. Overall, Weda appears simple and harmonious, clear in sound and friendly in overall impression.

Popularity

Weda is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Weda has been given as a first name about 60 times, which places it 3,198th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,103rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Vader / Wedachen / Wedchen / Wedel / Wedi / Wedo / Wedutschka / Wedy

Famous people

• Weda (character from the movie 'My Girl - my first great love')