Meaning and Origin of the Name Rhoda

This is a name that comes from Greek & Latin & the meaning of Rhoda roughly translates to rose though it can also mean from Rhodes, the biggest of the Dodecanese islands in Greece.

Popularity

The name Rhoda hasn’t been in the in the top 100 English girls’ names according to the Office of National Statistics.

Famous People with the Name Rhoda

One of the most popular people by that name is known as Rhoda Dakar, the lead singer of an all female band known as the body snatchers. Another celebrity by that name is Rhoda Griffis, an actor most known for her work in the stage adaptation of the classic play, angels in America. Finally, there is Rhoda Broughton, one of the famous novelists in wales who became famous for her book, cometh up as a flower. The most notable instance was when she was the best friend of the titular character on the Mary Tyler Moore show.

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