Rhoda
/R-OW-D-AH/
A lively New Testament name, borne in Acts by the servant girl who, overjoyed at Peter's voice, ran to announce him at the gate. The Greek word rhodon means rose, lending a bright floral warmth, though the name's lasting charm rests in that vivid scene of breathless, joyful welcome.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Rhoda is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “A lively New Testament name, borne in Acts by the servant girl who, overjoyed at Peter's voice, ran to announce him at the gate. The Greek word rhodon means rose, lending a bright floral warmth, though the name's lasting charm rests in that vivid scene of breathless, joyful welcome.”.
Rhoda is a girl's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A lively New Testament name, borne in Acts by the servant girl who, overjoyed at Peter's voice, ran to announce him at the gate. The Greek word rhodon means rose, lending a bright floral warmth, though the name's lasting charm rests in that vivid scene of breathless, joyful welcome." and belongs to the Energy cluster — names with vitality, motion, and bright life force.
Common among European, Greek families, Rhoda carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Rhoda
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Rhoda lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Rhoda's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Rhoda's saint & feast day →What does Rhoda's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Rhoda resonates in either tradition.
Rhoda's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Rhoda's full reading →
Does Rhoda go with your family's names?
Rhoda breaks into 4 sounds: /R-OW-D-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Rhoda sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Rhoda beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Rhoda
What does the name Rhoda mean?
Rhoda means "A lively New Testament name, borne in Acts by the servant girl who, overjoyed at Peter's voice, ran to announce him at the gate. The Greek word rhodon means rose, lending a bright floral warmth, though the name's lasting charm rests in that vivid scene of breathless, joyful welcome.." It is a girl name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Rhoda a boy or girl name?
Rhoda is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Rhoda?
Rhoda is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Rhoda a Christian name?
Yes. Rhoda is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Rhoda mean in Greek?
Rhoda originates from Greek, where it means "A lively New Testament name, borne in Acts by the servant girl who, overjoyed at Peter's voice, ran to announce him at the gate. The Greek word rhodon means rose, lending a bright floral warmth, though the name's lasting charm rests in that vivid scene of breathless, joyful welcome.."
What is the numerology of Rhoda?
Rhoda has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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