Meaning & origin
What it means
šaydā is a romanization of شیدا. شیدا goes back to Classical Syriac ܫܐܕܐ (šēḏā), meaning “demon.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
šaydā is a romanization of شیدا. شیدا comes from Aramaic, and ultimately from Akkadian.
Explained through its name family
šaydā’s family of names
In Persian usage, šaydā is a Roman-alphabet rendering of شیدا.
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