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Matilda
Mighty in battle
Origin
Germanic
Used in
ende
Origin and meaning of Matilda
Matilda comes from Germanic maht, 'strength, might', and hild, 'battle' — thus 'mighty in battle', a name of medieval queens and noblewomen. It was borne by Empress Matilda, who claimed the English throne, and by Matilda of Canossa, a powerful ruler of medieval Italy. Common in the English-speaking world and Scandinavia, in Italy it becomes Matilde; other forms are Mathilde and Mathilda.
Variants around the world
How Matilda sounds in other languages.
MathildeMatildeMathildaMafalda
Famous people
- Empress Matilda— empress
- Saint Matilda— saint
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matilda mean?
The name Matilda means Mighty in battle.
What is the origin of the name Matilda?
Origin of Matilda: Germanic.
What are the international variants of the name Matilda?
International variants of Matilda: Mathilde, Matilde, Mathilda, and Mafalda.