Waltraut

Waltraut is a traditional German first name that is considered an alternative spelling of Waltraud. The name carries meanings such as 'the powerful ruler', 'the strong', or 'the one who dies on the battlefield'.

What does the name Waltraut mean?

Waltraut is a historical German first name that is regarded as a variant of Waltraud. The meaning encompasses 'the powerful ruler', 'the strong', and also the simplified formulation 'the one who dies on the battlefield'. The name has its roots in Old High German, composed of the elements waltan, which means 'to rule', 'to govern', and wal, which denotes 'the battlefield' or 'the place of battle'. The second element trud stands for 'strong', 'power' or 'violence', but was reinterpreted in Old High German as trut, meaning 'beloved' and 'dear'. Other variants include Waltraude, Waltraute, Waldtraut, Waldtraute, Waltrud, Waltrude, Waltrudis, and Waudru.

Where does the name Waltraut come from?

Waltraut is a feminine first name with Old High German origins, encompassing meanings such as 'the strong ruler' or 'the strong'.

How do you pronounce Waltraut?

The pronunciation of Waltraut is two syllables and yet has a dense sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Walt-traut' [ˈvaltʁaʊt], with the consonant sequence leaving a firm and compact impression. The diphthong '-aut' brings a certain movement and expansiveness to the ending, giving the name a powerful and simultaneously slightly expansive effect.

When is the name day of Waltraut?

The name day for Waltraut is celebrated on April 9.

Popularity

Waltraut is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female first names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2015 with 2,154th place. In the last ten years, Waltraut has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,014th.

Nicknames & pet names

Traudel / Trautchen / Walli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Waltraut Borchmann (French actress)
• Waltraut Carola Seitter (German astronomer)
• Waltraut Cooper (artist from Austria)
• Waltraut Haas (Austrian actress & singer)
• Waltraut Kramm (German actress)
• Waltraut Peck-Repa (fencer from Austria)
• Waltraut Schälike (German writer)
• Waltraut Seitter (German astronomer)
• Waltraut Skoddow (German writer)