Odila
Fact sheet
- Name
- Odila
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The girl's name Odila means 'the heir' or 'the possessor', also 'the wealthy'.
What does the name Odila mean?
Odila is a female first name that can be translated as 'the heir' or 'the possessor' as well as 'the wealthy'. The name has its roots in Old High German and represents a variant of the Latinized forms Odilia and Ottilia. Additionally, it is a diminutive form of the name Oda. It derives from the Old High German word component 'ot', which means 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. Other variants include Uota, Uoda, Uda, Ude, Uta, Ute, Utta, Odette, Odina, Odine, Odelia, Otila, Odile, Odilie, Ottilie, and Otylia. The male counterparts are Otto or Udo.
Where does the name Odila come from?
The name Odila has an Old High German origin and carries meanings such as 'the wealthy' or 'the heir' and similar. The etymology is based on the Old High German composition 'ot', which means 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'.
How do you pronounce Odila?
The pronunciation of Odila is three syllables and sounds soft. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'O-di-la' [oˈdiːla]. It begins with a rounded, elongated o-sound, giving the name a calm and expansive tonal quality. The stressed middle syllable with a long i provides brightness and a clear, luminous axis in the sound. The open ending '-a' rounds off harmoniously and gives the ending warmth. Odila thus appears harmonious and feminine – tradition-conscious, melodic, and with a calm, dignified presence.
When is the name day of Odila?
The name day of Odila is celebrated on November 27 and December 13.
Popularity
In Germany, Odila is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it reached the 4,471st place in the list of the most common names for girls. In the last ten years, Odila has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Odila is illustrated by its placements in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Odi / Oja
Frequently asked questions about the name Odila
What does the name Odila mean?
Odila means 'the heir', 'the possessor', or 'the wealthy'.
Where does the name Odila come from?
Odila has its roots in Old High German and is a variant of the names Odilia and Ottilia.
How popular is the name Odila?
Odila is a rare but traditional name that appears in various forms across different cultures.