Iddi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Iddi

What is the meaning of the name Iddi ?

The baby name Iddi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪdi/ (ID-ee).

Iddi is in Origin.

Iddi is a predominantly masculine given name across East Africa, especially in Swahili-speaking communities, derived from Arabic ʿĪd (عيد), “festival” or “feast,” from the root ʿ‑w‑d “to return,” referencing the recurring celebrations of Eid al‑Fitr and Eid al‑Adha. It conveys ideas of joy, renewal, and communal gathering, and is often given to boys born near these holidays.

The name spread along Indian Ocean trade routes under Omani and Arab influence and appears in Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Kenya, Uganda, and parts of the Horn of Africa, with related usage in the Arabian Peninsula. Common variants and cognates include Idi, Iidi, Eidi, and Eid; Somali forms such as Iid or Ciid are related in meaning. The double-d spelling is typical of Swahili orthography, while Idi is widespread internationally. Not to be confused with Idris, Iddi remains a succinct, tradition-rich choice that combines well with Arabic or Swahili middle names.