Lady
Lady derives from Old English hlæfdige, a compound element referring to someone who kneads dough, which eventually developed into a term for a woman of noble rank and finally became a general form of address or courtesy title.
Meaning and origin
Lady's use as a given name in Spanish-speaking communities emerged through popular culture and admiration for Princess Diana, who was commonly referred to as Lady Di.
How to pronounce Lady
| Spanish (Spain) | LAH-dee |
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