Lydia

Lydia is a feminine given name of ancient Greek origin, derived from Λυδία (Lydia), meaning "woman from Lydia," referring to the prosperous kingdom of western Asia Minor whose name may itself derive from the legendary king Lydos. In the New Testament, Lydia of Thyatira is described as a dealer in purple cloth and the first recorded European convert to Christianity, giving the name lasting resonance in Christian tradition. The name spread widely through Europe via Biblical influence and remains in common use across English, German, Dutch, and Slovak-speaking cultures, with the Slovak and Faroese form rendered as Lýdia.