Spiridoula as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Spiridoula

What is the meaning of the name Spiridoula ?

The baby name Spiridoula is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Greek: /spi.riˈðu.la/; Anglicized: /ˌspiːrɪˈduːlə/ (spee-ri-DOO-lah).

Spiridoula is Greek in Origin.

Spiridoula is the Greek feminine form of Spyridon (Σπυρίδων), built with the affectionate suffix -oula. Spyridon derives from ancient Greek spyris, “basket” or “reed basket,” so Spiridoula carries the sense of “little basket,” often interpreted symbolically as provision, practicality, and humble service. The standard Greek spelling is Σπυριδούλα. In transliteration, Spyridoula is most common, with Spiridoula also seen.

Use of the name follows devotion to Saint Spyridon of Trimythous, a 4th‑century bishop renowned as a wonder‑worker, especially venerated in Corfu; the name day is celebrated on December 12 in the Greek Orthodox calendar, and the feminine form shares the feast. Spiridoula peaked in mid‑20th‑century Greece and Cyprus and persists in families honoring the saint, including the diaspora. Variants and related forms include Spyridoula/Spiridoula, Spyridula/Spiridula; masculine counterparts are Spyridon and the familiar Spyros. Nicknames include Loula and Doula.