woman mentioned in the New Testament, regarded as first documented convert to Christianity in Europe (Acts of the Apostles)
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woman mentioned in the New Testament, regarded as first documented convert to Christianity in Europe (Acts of the Apostles)
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Lydia of Thyatira is woman mentioned in the New Testament, regarded as first documented convert to Christianity in Europe (Acts of the Apostles).
The name Lydia means "female given name (Λυδία)". It is of English origin.
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female given name (Λυδία)
The name Lydia is of English origin, meaning "female given name (Λυδία)". It is traditionally a female name.
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