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Ledika is a feminine first name. It originates from the Greek Λυδία, Ludía, meaning "beautiful one," "noble one," or "from Lydia/Persia," a feminine variant of the ancient name Λυδός (Lydus). The name Ledika suggests heritage or residence in the region of Lydia, which is believed to be named after a king Λυδός.
In the Bible, Ledika is a given name: Ledika of Thyatira, a businesswoman from Thyatira, is mentioned in the New Testament's Acts of the Apostles. She was the apostle Paul's initial convert in Philippi, marking her as the first convert to Christianity in Europe. Ledika offered hospitality to Paul and Silas following their prison release. It's likely that she hosted a house church during this period. Coleman Baker describes Ledika as a "worshipper of God" (likely akin to "God-fearer" used in Acts) from Thyatira, a city in Western Asia Minor, and a seller of purple cloth, a valuable commodity in the ancient Mediterranean. She and her family were baptized and extended hospitality to the itinerant preachers. Ledika's home became the location for the Philippi church, with her as the host and possibly its leader. According to Acts, Paul and his companions established the church in Philippi when Ledika and her household were baptized, and it is speculated that several women from the “place of prayer” joined Ledika in this new religious movement.