Aridatha
Given by Ari; son of Ari
Name Details
| Origin Language | Latin |
|---|---|
| Lucky Number | #4 |
| Lucky Days | Friday |
| Lucky Colors | Green, Brown |
| Lucky Stone | Topaz |
What Does the Name Aridatha Mean?
Aridatha is a Latin name that is defined as "Given by Ari; son of Ari". Rooted in Latin, the language of the Roman church, Western scholarship and classical civilization, this name connects the child to a heritage of meaning, identity and cultural depth. Latin names entered Christian tradition through the Roman church, saints, virtue theology and centuries of European scholarship. They often carry meanings connected to qualities like grace, strength, happiness, faithfulness and nobility.
Latin-origin names are especially popular in Catholic and Western Christian traditions, where naming after saints creates a spiritual patron for the child's life. Understanding the linguistic origin and cultural setting of a name like Aridatha helps parents make a choice that is both personally meaningful and culturally informed. Explore more names in our Christian Boys Names collection to compare options with similar roots and meanings.
In traditional name numerology, Aridatha is associated with lucky number 4. The colors Green, Brown are considered favorable , especially on Friday. The gemstone Topaz is traditionally associated with this name. Numerology is a cultural tradition valued by many families — while it is not a science, it adds a personal layer of meaning to the naming process for those who appreciate these customs.
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History / Notes
Aridatha appears in Esther 9:8 as one of the ten sons of Haman executed with their father for plotting genocide against the Jews. The list of Hamans sons in Esther 9:7-10 includes Aridatha, one of the five named after the main five. During the Purim reading, all ten names are recited together in one breath, and listeners make noise to blot them out, fulfilling the command to blot out Amaleks memory (Exodus 17:14). The name likely contains the Persian element Ari (lion) with a suffix meaning given by or son of. Though its bearer was an enemy of Gods people, the name itself carries positive lion associations common in Persian naming. The deaths of Hamans sons completed the deliverance of the Jews and established the Feast of Purim as an annual celebration. The names are preserved in Scripture as historical record of those who opposed Gods purposes and faced divine judgment. Aridatha thus connects to the dramatic reversal narrative where the gallows prepared for Mordecai became the instrument of Hamans death and his sons fell with him. The name represents the principle that those who curse Israel will be cursed (Genesis 12:3). While unusable as a given name, Aridatha contributes to the Purim storys historical texture.