Itta

Itta is a female first name that is considered a Yiddish, Low German, and West Frankish variant of Ida. The meaning of the name encompasses 'the worker', 'the wise woman', 'the virgin', as well as 'the seer' or 'the seeing one'.

What does the name Itta mean?

Itta is a girl's name that represents the Yiddish, Low German, and West Frankish form of Ida. Translated, it means 'the worker', 'the wise woman', 'the virgin', or also 'the seer', 'the seeing one'. The roots of the name can be found in the Old Norse word ið or ídh, which means 'the work', 'the deed', 'the activity', or 'the diligence', as well as in the Old High German and Old Saxon elements itis and idis, which mean 'the woman', 'the virgin', and 'the seer'. Itta also serves as an Ashkenazi and Jewish diminutive of Yehudit, a modern Hebrew variant of Judith. Other variants include Iida, Ita, Ide, Itte, Itje, Itha, Idda, Idde, Idis, Iken, and Yda.

Where does the name Itta come from?

The etymology of Itta is both Old High German and Old Norse in nature and means 'the worker'. In Old High German and Old Norse, the term ið or ídh is used, which means 'the work', 'the deed', 'the activity', or 'the diligence'. The Old High German and Old Saxon terms itis and idis stand for 'the woman', 'the virgin', and 'the seer'. The name is common in the languages of German, Frankish, Yiddish, Jewish, and Low German.

How do you pronounce Itta?

The sound and pronunciation of Itta are compact and rhythmic, with a clear division. Typically, the name is pronounced as 'It-ta' [ˈɪta], with the beginning starting with a short, direct sound. The doubling of the consonant creates a distinctive middle, while the open 'a' lightens the sound. This makes Itta clear and lively, compact and with a simple yet striking presence.

When is the name day of Itta?

The name day of Itta is celebrated on September 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Itta is a rare first name and has not gained significance in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking at 738th place in 1993. Between 1984 and 2024, Itta was given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.