Brunhilde Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Brunhilde

Brunhilde is a spelling variant of the Germanic feminine name, Brunhild. The name has its roots in the Old German language. It is made up of two elements, ‘brunna,’ which means ‘armor’ or ‘protection,’ and ‘hilt,’ meaning battle. The name is interpreted as ‘battle armor’ or ‘protection during battle.’ However, there is another possible interpretation of the name. Taken from the two Germanic elements, ‘brun,’ meaning ‘brown’ and ‘hild,’ meaning ‘armor,’ the name is translated as ‘brown battle maiden’ or ‘armored warrior woman.’

The name has a certain significance in Norse mythology. According to the myths, Brunhild or Brynhildr was a Valkyrie or a warrior woman who was known for her talents and skills in military strategy. She is known for her strength, endurance, and resilience. She has been compared to other goddesses from other religions such as Prophetess Deborah in Judaism who led the Israelites and Goddess Kali in Hinduism (1). In other versions of Norse mythology, she is also depicted as the daughter of Odin. Upon disobeying him, she was punished and imprisoned in a ring of fire (2).

The name is generally pronounced as ‘bruwn-HIL-də’ in German. It also has a few spelling variations in different languages. Some of these include Brunilda in Albanian, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. In Germanic mythology, the name appears as Brünhild or Brunhild, while in Norse mythology it is spelled as Brynhild or Brynhildr. A shortened version of the name is spelled as Nilda in Spanish and Portuguese. Whereas, a more sophisticated and complex spelling of the name is Brunjōhildiz in Old Germanic.

The most well-known fictional character who bears the name is a Marvel animated superheroine. Her Asgardian name is Brunhilde, but she is commonly known as Valkyrie and was created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema. She was the leader of Odin’s shield maidens known as the Valkyrior. She made her first appearance in the December edition of 1970, The Avengers #83.

The name was also borne by Brunhilde Hendrix, a German athlete. She represented her country from the United Team of Germany in the Summer Olympics held in 1960. She participated in the 4×100 meters race and won the silver medal.

Brunhilde

Meaning Battle armor; Protection

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin Belgian, German

Lucky Number 3

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 9 letters, 3 vowels, 6 consonants

Type Long but moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Brunhilde?

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Popular Sibling Names For Brunhilde

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Popular Songs On The Name Brunhilde

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Song	Artist
Brunhilde	Alexander Scheer und Band
Brunhilde	Kurd Maverick
Brunhilde	Purely Blue
Brunhilde	The Mystery Men?
Brunhilde	Kurd Maverick
Oma Brunhilde Hilfe!	KRAKADEUS
Brunhilde	Nisse Barfuss
Brunhilde	Kurd Maverick

Acrostic Poem On Brunhilde

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Brunhilde with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Brave and carrying a legacy of courage and fearless spirit.

Resourceful and resilient, a tower of strength for everyone.

Unyielding resilience and steadfast determination.

Naughty yet nice, you personify that variety is the spice of life.

Gentle and kind, changing lives with tenderness.

In the quiet of the night, you are a burst of starlight.

Lighthearted and loyal, you sure deserve all things royal.

Dutiful and diligent, that’s what you are deemed to be.

Enchanting like a garden of wildflowers.

Brunhilde’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Brunhilde. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Vrishabha (Taurus)
Starting letters for Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi	B, V, U, W
Representation	Bull
Element	Earth
Ruling body	Venus
Quality	Fixed (sthira)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Taurus (0 to 10 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U
Rohini	Taurus (10 to 23.20 degrees)	Moon	O, Va, Vaa, Vi, Vee, Wa, Wu
Mrigashira (Makayiram, Mrigasira)	Taurus (23.20 to 30 degrees)	Mars	Ve, Vo, Ka, Kaa, Ki, Kee, We, Wo

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Brunhilde In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Brunhilde in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Brunhilde, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Brunhilde	English	en
布伦希尔德	Chinese	zh-CN
ब्रुनहिल्डे	Hindi	hi
Brunhilde	Spanish	es
Brunhilde	French	fr
برونهيلد	Arabic	ar
ব্রুনহিল্ড	Bengali	bn
Brunhilde	Portuguese	pt
Брунгильда	Russian	ru
Brunhilde	Urdu	ur
Brunhilde	Indonesian	id
Brunhilde	German	de
ブリュンヒルデ	Japanese	ja
ब्रुनहिल्डे	Marathi	mr
బ్రున్‌హిల్డే	Telugu	te
Brunhilde	Turkish	tr
புருன்ஹில்ட்	Tamil	ta
Brunhilde	Vietnamese	vi
Brunhilde	Tagalog	tl
브룬힐데	Korean	ko
Brunhilde	Hausa	ha
Brunhilde	Swahili	sw
Brunhilde	Javanese	jv
Brunhilde	Italian	it
ਬਰੂਨਹਿਲਡ	Punjabi	pa
બ્રુનહિલ્ડે	Gujarati	gu
บรุนฮิลเดอ	Thai	th
ಬ್ರುನ್ಹಿಲ್ಡೆ	Kannada	kn
ብሩንሂልዴ	Amharic	am
ब्रुनहिल्डे	Bhojpuri	bho
Brunhilde	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Brunhilde In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Brunhilde

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Brunhilde, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Brunhilde

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Brunhilde?

The name Brunhilde means battle armor, and protection.

2. What is the origin of the name Brunhilde?

Brunhilde has a Belgian and German origin.

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