Hilda: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“battle”

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ہلڈا

Hild

Hilda (ہلڈا, English Hild) is a Christian girl’s name that means “battle”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Hilda.

Hilda at a glance

Meaning: battle
Gender: Girl
Origin: English
Faith: Christian
Say it: hil-duh
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: H · ہ

Meaning of Hilda

In English: battle
اردو میں معنی: جنگ

Origin and history of Hilda

From Old English hild, meaning 'battle'.

Base wordOld English hild

How to say and write Hilda

Say it: hil-duh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Hilda
Urdu: ہلڈا
Original script: Hild
Other spellings: Hilde
Known bearer: St Hilda of Whitby
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Hilda

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Hilda.

Names like Hilda

Names that sound like Hilda

Questions about the name Hilda

What does the name Hilda mean?

Hilda means “battle”. In Urdu: جنگ. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Hilda a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Hilda is a girl’s name.

Is Hilda a Christian name?

Yes. Hilda is used by Christian families. It is of English origin. From Old English hild, meaning 'battle'.

How do you pronounce Hilda?

Say it “hil-duh”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Hilda in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Hilda is written ہلڈا. In its original script: Hild.

What are other spellings of Hilda?

Hilda is also spelled Hilde.

Who is a famous person named Hilda?

St Hilda of Whitby

Is the meaning of Hilda verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.