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Mafalda
Mighty in battle (medieval form)
Origin
Germanic
Used in
itespt
Origin and meaning of Mafalda
Mafalda is a medieval form of Matilde, from the Germanic Mahthild, from maht, 'strength, power,' and hild, 'battle': hence 'mighty in battle, strong fighter.' A regal, ancient name, it was borne by European princesses such as Mafalda of Savoy and by Blessed Mafalda of Portugal. Found in Italy, Spain and Portugal, it has a noble, old-world tone; other languages prefer the parallel forms Matilde, Mathilde and Matilda.
Variants around the world
How Mafalda sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- Mafalda di Savoia— princess
- Beata Mafalda del Portogallo— saint
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