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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 11 October

Brunhilda

[ˈbrunɦilda]

Brunhilda is a storied name of Germanic origin, celebrated in ancient epic poetry and the Nibelungenlied. Combining ancient elements for armor and battle, it symbolizes a brave and resilient woman. It carries a majestic, historic resonance fit for a fearless little girl.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name means "warrior in armor", evoking courage and strength.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckých slov brunni (pancier, brnenie) a hiltja (boj, bitka). Vykladá sa ako „bojovníčka v brnení“ alebo „obrnená bojovníčka“.

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International Traveler Index

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

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

BRUNHILDA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

10 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
11 October
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈbrunɦilda]

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?
Brunhilda
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Brunhildy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Brunhilde
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Brunhildu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Brunhilda
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Brunhilde
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Brunhildou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BrunkaBruniBrunuškaHildaHildiHilduška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Brunhilda
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Brunhilda! Brunka! Hilda!

Notable figures named Brunhilda

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

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Brunhilda de Portilla
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1929 – 2025Historical Figure

Costa Rican educator and composer (1929–2025)

Test how Brunhilda sounds with your surname

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Brunhilda Smith

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

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