-inda

Origin

Latinized form of 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.

Full definition of -inda

Suffix

1. 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

• Belinda
• Clarinda
• Dorinda
• Malinda
• Melinda

Related terms

• Linda
• lind
• linden
• lithe