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Girl's nameOrigin: Germanic, CelticMunicipal population recordMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Isolda

[ˈisɔlda]

Isolda is a rare girl's name associated primarily with the medieval legend of Tristan and Iseult. It feels romantic, noble, and literary, although its original meaning cannot be stated with certainty. The Slovak form Isolda is naturally declined according to the 'žena' paradigm.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Isolde
Iseult
Slovak:
Izolda
Czech:
Isolda
German:
Isolde
Hungarian:
Izolda
Polish:
Izolda
Spanish:
Isolda
French:
Iseut
Yseult
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

An ancient name with an uncertain meaning, made famous by the story of Tristan and Iseult.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Etymológia mena nie je jednoznačne vyriešená. Najčastejšie sa vykladá z germánskych koreňov označujúcich ľad alebo železo a boj či vládu; konkurenčný výklad ho spája s keltskými podobami Eselt a Esyllt.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Isolda is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ISOLDA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈisɔlda]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Isolda
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Isoldy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Isolde
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Isoldu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Isolda!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Isolde
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Isoldou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
IsoldkaIsolkaIsuľkaIsaIsi
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Isolda
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Isoldka! Isolka! Isa!

Test how Isolda sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Isolda Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:I.S.without dots:IS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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