Holda
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- Name
- Holda
- Gender
- Girl name
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Holda is a girl's name that serves as a short and affectionate form for names containing the element 'hold'. Translated, the name means 'the Holde', 'the Lovable', 'the Gracious', or 'the good female spirit'.
What does the name Holda mean?
The girl's name Holda is a short and affectionate form of first names that are connected to the element 'hold'. Its direct translation is 'the Holde', 'the Lovable', 'the Gracious', or 'the good female spirit'. The roots of the name lie in the Old High German word hold or huld, which means 'gracious', 'favorable', 'serviceable', 'loyal', 'inclined', 'benevolent', and 'devoted'. Furthermore, Holda is a variant of Hulda, a name from Norse mythology, where it means 'the Mysterious' or 'the Discreet', derived from the Old Norse hulda, which stands for 'hiding', 'secrecy', 'mystery', and 'discretion'. In German folklore, Frau Holle, also called Hollefrau or Holda, is depicted as a being that watches over domesticity, both in a friendly and a punishing manner. In the 19th century, the name enjoyed great popularity. Other variants include Holde, Holdine, Holle, and Holke.
Where does the name Holda come from?
The name Holda has its origins in Old High German and means 'the Holde'.
How do you pronounce Holda?
The pronunciation of Holda: The name is two syllables and softly rounded. It is pronounced as 'Hol-da' [ˈhɔlda], with a dark, open vowel meeting a warm ending syllable. The sound structure is calm and harmonious. The open '-da' at the end provides a mild rounding. Holda conveys an impression of a connection to nature and friendliness – it sounds down-to-earth, calm, and has a fairy-tale archaic tone.
When is the name day of Holda?
The name day for Holda is celebrated on April 10.
Popularity
Holda is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Holda has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 11,574th.
Famous people
- Holda Schiller (German writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Holda
What is the origin of the name Holda?
The name Holda comes from Old High German and means 'the Holde'. It is derived from the words 'hold' and 'huld', which describe qualities such as 'gracious', 'benevolent', and 'devoted'.
What does the name Holda mean?
Holda translates to 'the Holde', 'the Lovable', or 'the good female spirit'. It is also connected to Norse mythology, where it means 'the Mysterious'.
How popular is the name Holda?
In the 19th century, Holda was a popular name in Germany. Today, it is rarer, but it still enjoys a certain popularity among parents looking for traditional and mythological names.