Edelinde

Edelinde is an old German variant of the Old High German name Adalind. The name is often associated with the meanings 'the friendly noblewoman', 'the noble gentle one', or 'the noble protector'.

What does the name Edelinde mean?

Edelinde, as a female first name, traces back to the Old High German form Adalind. It means something like 'the friendly noblewoman', 'the noble gentle one', or 'the noble protector' as well as 'the noble linden wood shield bearer'. The origins of this ancient German name are found in Old High German, where the first component adal stands for 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', or 'of noble descent'. The second part, lind, means 'mild', 'soft', 'supple', 'delicate', or 'friendly' and can also refer to 'linden' or 'linden wood shield'. The name gained recognition through Adelindis von Buchau, who founded the Buchau monastery, as well as through the namesake abbess of the Buchau secular convent. Other variants include Adellinde, Adelinde, Adelind, Adelinda, Adelindis, Alinde, Alinda, and Heudelinde.

Where does the name Edelinde come from?

The origin of the name Edelinde is Old High German, and it is associated with the meaning 'the noble linden wood shield bearer'. The name is composed of the Old High German words adal, which means 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', or 'of noble descent', and lind, which means 'mild', 'soft', 'supple', 'delicate', or 'friendly'. Alternatively, linta, meaning 'the linden' or 'the linden wood shield', can also be considered. The languages in which the name appears are Old German and German.

How do you pronounce Edelinde?

The pronunciation of Edelinde is 'E-de-lin-de' [ˈeːdəˌlɪndə]. The bright, short syllable '-lin-' adds a certain lightness to the sound. The gentle '-de' at the end conveys a calm conclusion. Edelinde sounds friendly and harmonious - the tone is fine, the rhythm calm and without sharp sounds.

When is the name day of Edelinde?

The name day for Edelinde is celebrated on August 28.

Popularity

Edelinde is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Edelinde has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 11,574th. An overview of the global popularity and frequency of Edelinde shows its rankings in the name charts of various countries.