Leida
The etymology is not definitively established, though it has been associated with the Estonian verb leidma, meaning to discover or find.
Meaning and origin
Leida gained prominence through Estonian literature, becoming known via a character in the historical stories of Andres Saal, whose works Vambola and Aita were published in the late 19th century.
How to pronounce Leida
| Estonian (Estonia) | LAY-dah /ˈlɑi̯dɑ/ |
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