Popularity:5822
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Rose; from Rhodes
A beautiful floral name that differs from names like Daisy, Lily, and Jasmine, Rhoda is a feminine title of Greek and Latin origins, meaning “rose” and “from Rhodes.” Rhodes is a verdurous Greek island named for its fragrant roses. Rhoda is gentle, sweet, and trips off the tongue like petals floating down a stream. Rhoda appears in the New Testament, borne by a servant girl who was an early Christian disciple. If you’re looking for a name that exudes ancient charm and timeless beauty, you can’t go wrong with Rhoda.
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