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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 22 March

Benilda

[ˈbɛnilda]

Benilda is a feminine name of Germanic origin, historically embraced in Spain and Portugal. It was notably popularized by Saint Benilda, a revered 9th-century martyr of Córdoba. It is a distinctive and evocative choice for parents who appreciate rare names with courage and historical character.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Benilda
Czech:
Benilda
Hungarian:
Benilda
Polish:
Benilda
German:
Spanish:
Benilda
French:
Italian:
Benilda
Portuguese:
Benilda
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Germanic name denoting strength and battle, figuratively meaning a brave and resolute woman.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Benilda je románska podoba germánskeho mena Bernhild, utvoreného z prvkov *bero* (medveď) a *hiltja* (boj). Meno sa preto vykladá ako „medvedia bojovníčka“ alebo „silná bojovníčka“.

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International Traveler Index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

BENILDA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
22 March
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈbɛnilda]

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BeniBenkaBenilkaBenildkaNildaNildka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Benilda
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Benilda! Beni! Nilda!

Notable figures named Benilda

1

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Benilda Vergílio
born 1987Notable Figure

Test how Benilda sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Benilda Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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

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