Walter: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“ruler of the army”

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والٹر

Walthari

Walter (والٹر, Germanic Walthari) is a Christian boy’s name that means “ruler of the army”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Walter.

Walter at a glance

Meaning: ruler of the army
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Faith: Christian
Say it: wawl-ter
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: W · و

Meaning of Walter

In English: ruler of the army
اردو میں معنی: لشکر کا حاکم

Origin and history of Walter

From Germanic wald, rule, and hari, army, meaning 'ruler of the army'.

Base wordGermanic wald, rule, and hari, army

How to say and write Walter

Say it: wawl-ter2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Walter
Urdu: والٹر
Original script: Walthari
Other spellings: Walt
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Walter

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Names like Walter

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Questions about the name Walter

What does the name Walter mean?

Walter means “ruler of the army”. In Urdu: لشکر کا حاکم. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Walter a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Walter is a boy’s name.

Is Walter a Christian name?

Yes. Walter is used by Christian families. It is of Germanic origin. From Germanic wald, rule, and hari, army, meaning 'ruler of the army'.

How do you pronounce Walter?

Say it “wawl-ter”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Walter in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Walter is written والٹر. In its original script: Walthari.

What are other spellings of Walter?

Walter is also spelled Walt.

Is the meaning of Walter 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.