Dida facts for kids

"Dida" is a name that can refer to several different people and things. It's often used as a nickname, especially for famous athletes.

People

Sports Stars

Footballers

• Dida (footballer, born 1934) (1934–2002), whose real name was Edvaldo Alves de Santa Rosa, was a talented Brazilian football player. He played as a forward, scoring many goals for his teams.
• Dida (footballer, born 1973), born Nélson de Jesus Silva, is a famous Brazilian goalkeeper. He is well-known for his time playing for AC Milan in Italy, where he won major championships like the UEFA Champions League.
• Dida (footballer, born 1979), whose full name is Eduardo Gabriel dos Santos Filho, is another Brazilian footballer. He played as a right-back, helping to defend his team's goal.
• Dida (footballer, born 1991), born Ana Lúcia Nascimento dos Santos, is a Brazilian female goalkeeper. She has played for various clubs and represented her country.

Other Athletes

• Dida Diafat (born 1970) is a famous French kickboxer. He was a world champion in kickboxing, known for his powerful kicks and punches.
• Andre Dida (born 1983), whose full name is Andre Shervniski Amado, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He competes in different fighting styles, combining techniques from various martial arts.
• Gemechu Dida (born 1999) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. He competes in races that cover long distances, showing great endurance.

Historical Figures

• Dida of Eynsham was a king from Mercia, an old kingdom in England, during the 7th century. He was an important ruler in his time.
• Didda was a powerful queen who ruled Kashmir, a region in South Asia, during the 10th and 11th centuries. She was known for her strong leadership.

Other Uses

• Dida language refers to a group of languages spoken by people in Côte d'Ivoire, a country in West Africa. These languages are part of the Kru language family.
• DiDA was a special qualification in the United Kingdom called the Diploma in Digital Applications. It helped students learn important computer and technology skills.
• "Dida" is also the name of a song by the American folk singer Joan Baez. It appeared on her 1974 album Gracias a la Vida.
• Dida (moth) is a type of moth. It belongs to a group of moths called the Erebidae family.