Kaida

Kaida is a girl's name that is like a cultural cocktail with a splash of Japan, a hint of Estonia, and just a sprinkle of Greece! In Japan, Kaida is used solely as a surname. When written with the kanji characters 海田, Kaida translates to "open" and "rice field," giving this name a pretty view. There is also a town called Kaita in Hiroshima, adding yet another cultural touchpoint to this name. Kaida is likely a cousin to the Estonian Kaidi, which in turn comes from the Greek Katherine, meaning "pure." With such a multifaceted moniker, your little Kaida will surely appreciate stories and languages from around the globe from a young age.