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The name Lidia means "woman from Lydia" and is of Greek origin. Lydia was an ancient region located in what is now modern-day Turkey. In Greek mythology, Lydia was also the name of a princess who was renowned for her beauty and musical abilities.

The name Lidia is often spelled with just one "d" (Lidia) or spelled with an "e" at the end (Lidie or Lidee). It is also sometimes pronounced with a stress on the second syllable (li-DI-a) rather than the first (LI-dia).

Famous people with the name Lidia include Lidia Bastianich, an Italian-American celebrity chef and restauranteur known for her PBS cooking show "Lidia's Kitchen." Another notable Lidia is Lidia Yuknavitch, an American author and playwright.

The name Lidia is popular in Spain, Italy, and other countries with strong Latin roots.

If you like the name Lidia, you might be interested in other similar names. Here are some suggestions:

• Liana
• Lilla
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• Lira
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