Rhoda

At a Glance

Meaning

Either 'woman from Rhodes' (the Greek island) or 'rose' — both are attested ancient roots

Origin

Ancient Greek

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

ROH-dəListen

Rhoda is an Ancient Greek name, pronounced ROH-də. It has two attested ancient roots: 'woman from Rhodes' (the Greek island) and 'rose'. You'll often see it said to simply mean 'rose', but that's only half the picture, since Greek sources also derive it from 'a woman of Rhodes'.

Meaning & Origin of Rhoda

Meaning: Either 'woman from Rhodes' (the Greek island) or 'rose' — both are attested ancient roots.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

A common claim: Rhoda means 'rose' Actually: This is only one of two attested ancient roots; Greek sources also derive Rhoda from 'a woman of Rhodes'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Rhoda

Popularity of Rhoda

Rhoda ranked #161 in 1881, with 84 recorded births, and it stood at #2870 in 2024, with a count of 58. Over the 1880-2024 span of U.S. Social Security data, that's a long slide from the top 200 to a name only a few dozen families choose each year.

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FAQ

What does the name Rhoda mean?

Either ‘woman from Rhodes’ (the Greek island) or ‘rose’ — both are attested ancient roots. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Rhoda?

Rhoda is pronounced ROH-də (IPA: /ˈroʊdə/).

Is Rhoda a popular name right now?

Rhoda peaked at #161 in 1881 and is ranked #2870 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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