The baby name Alodia is a girl name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "ah-LOH-dee-ah".
Alodia is a name of Spanish origin that means "wealthy" or "riches". It is derived from the Germanic name Alodia, which was popular in the Middle Ages. The name was brought to Spain by the Visigoths, a Germanic tribe that ruled over the Iberian Peninsula from the 5th to the 8th century. Alodia is a rare name and is not commonly used in modern times.
The name Alodia is typically given to girls. It is pronounced ah-LO-dee-ah, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is composed of two elements: "alo", which means "wealth" or "riches", and "dia", which means "day". The name can also be spelled AlodÃa or Alodiyah.
There is a Saint Alodia who is venerated in the Catholic Church. She was a Christian martyr who lived in Spain during the 9th century. Along with her sister Nunilo, she refused to renounce her faith and was executed by the Moors. The sisters are considered to be patron saints of Huesca, a city in northeastern Spain. The name Alodia may have gained popularity in Spain due to the veneration of these saints.