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Idonea

A medieval English name, likely a Latinized form of the Norse Iðunn, reshaped to resemble Latin idonea, "suitable".

Meaning and origin

Idonea appeared in medieval England from the 12th century as a Latin-looking given name, most likely built from the Old Norse Iðunn, the goddess who kept the apples that renewed the other gods' youth, with its spelling…

How to pronounce Idonea

English (US)eye-DOH-nee-uh /aɪˈdoʊniə/

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