Meaning of the name: Lydia, a standing pool. Related names are:
Peter, Lord,
Saron, and
Joppa. The translations of Lydda in 73 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Lida in Spanish to
လွှတ် လိုက် ကြ in Burmese!
And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. (ACT 9:32)
And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. (ACT 9:35)
And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. (ACT 9:38)