Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
-inda. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
-inda, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
-inda in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
-inda you have here. The definition of the word
-inda will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
-inda, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
Latinized form of Germanic name suffix -lind, -linde (“tender, soft”), such as Sieglinde and Dietlinde, from Proto-Germanic *linþiz (“gentle, mild”) (English lithe). Found in names such as Old High German Irmilinda and Old Dutch Frithelind. See lind, Linda.
Suffix
-inda
- A component of some female given names.
Usage notes
Not very productive. Often but not always used when base contains 'l', as in original form.
Derived terms
Anagrams
- Dina, Andi, Nadi, NAID, Dain, iDNA, naid, Dani, Adin, IDNA, Nida, ad in
Esperanto
Etymology
From the Latin gerundive.
Pronunciation
Suffix
-inda
- worthy of, deserving to be
- laŭdi (“to praise”) + -inda → laŭdinda (“praiseworthy”)
- ami (“to love”) + -inda → aminda (“lovable”)
- memori (“to remember”) + -inda → memorinda (“memorable”)
- kredi (“to believe”) + -inda → kredinda (“credible”)
- fidi (“to trust”) + -inda → fidinda (“dependable, trustworthy”)
- inda (“worthy”)
Derived terms
Ido
Etymology
From Esperanto -inda (“worthy of”).
Suffix
-inda
- worthy of, meriting, deserving to be
- blamo (“blame”) + -inda → blaminda (“blameworthy”)
Derived terms