Schwanhilde

The first name Schwanhilde is of female nature and means 'the swan warrior', 'the warrior with the swan', or 'the fighting swan'. Freely interpreted, it can also be understood as 'the lovely fighter'. The name has its roots in the Old High German language and is composed of the components swan, meaning 'the swan', and hiltja, meaning 'the battle' or 'the warrior'.

What does the name Schwanhilde mean?

Schwanhilde is a female first name that means 'the swan warrior', 'the warrior with the swan', or 'the fighting swan'. A freer interpretation could be 'the lovely fighter'. Its origin goes back to the Old High German language, where the name is formed from the words swan for 'the swan' and hiltja for 'the battle' or 'the warrior'. In Germanic and Norse mythology, the swan is regarded as a bird of fate. Swan maidens and swan warriors often appear in legends and are considered spirits in swan form. Folklorically, they are seen as pure, elegant, and untouched beings. Other variants of the name include Schwanhild, Swanhilde, Swanhild, Swanhilda, Svanhildr, Svanhild, and Svanhildur. Nicknames include Swantje, Svantje, Svantja, and Zwaantje. The character of Schwanhilde (Svanhildr) from Norse legends, described as the daughter of Sigurd and Gudrun, is particularly well-known.

Where does the name Schwanhilde come from?

The etymology of Schwanhilde is of Old High German nature and means 'the swan warrior'. The composition comes from the Old High German words swan for 'the swan' and hiltja for 'the battle' or 'the warrior'. The language is German.

How do you pronounce Schwanhilde?

The pronunciation of Schwanhilde is three syllables and harmonious. It is pronounced as 'Schwan-hil-de' [ˈʃvaːnhɪldə]. The soft initial sound and the bright middle syllable '-hil-' create an interesting sound balance. The long 'a' at the beginning provides a sense of openness, while the ending '-de' softens the prominent middle and gives the name a gentle aura. Schwanhilde feels Nordic and venerable - a name with clear structure, harmonious flow, and a calm, grounded presence.

When is the name day of Schwanhilde?

The name day for Schwanhilde is celebrated on August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Schwanhilde is particularly common in certain regions. In Germany, the name is 100% prevalent in Berlin, and in Austria, it is also 100% in Upper Austria. In Switzerland, Schwanhilde can be found in Aargau, Valais, and Zug, each at 33.3%. If you bear the name Schwanhilde, it would be helpful if you could share your home region with us to expand this statistic.

Nicknames & pet names

Hilde / Swantje

Famous people

• Schwanhild (daughter of Siegfried and Gudrun (Kriemhild) / Edda)