Meinhilde

Meinhilde represents a Frisian variant of the old German name Maganhild. The first name is interpreted as 'the strong in battle', 'the powerful warrior woman', or 'the forceful fighter'.

What does the name Meinhilde mean?

Meinhilde is regarded as a Frisian form of the old German name Maganhild. The meaning of the name includes 'the strong in battle', 'the powerful warrior woman', as well as 'the forceful fighter'. The name has its roots in Old High German, derived from the terms magan or megin, meaning 'strength', 'power', or 'ability', and hiltja, meaning 'the battle' or 'the warrior'. Another variant is Meinhild.

Where does the name Meinhilde come from?

The etymology of Meinhilde is of Old High German nature and means 'the strong in battle'. The composition in Old High German consists of magan or megin for 'strength, power, ability' and hiltja for 'the battle, the warrior'. The language is Frisian.

How do you pronounce Meinhilde?

The pronunciation of Meinhilde is 'Mein-hil-de' [ˈmaɪnhɪldə] and gives the compact form a softly fading ending syllable. The clear internal structure of n-h-l provides rhythmic stability. The ending '-e' gently opens the sound outward, making Meinhilde appear milder and more harmonious - tradition-conscious, calm, and with a dignified presence.

Popularity

Distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Here you can discover in which federal states and cantons of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland the first name Meinhilde occurs particularly frequently. In Germany, the distribution is 25% in Baden-Württemberg, 25% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and 25% in Thuringia. In Austria, the name is represented 100% in Vienna. In Switzerland, it can be found 50% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 50% in Uri.