Girl name
Gladys name meaning
“land, territory”
Gladys is a feminine name from Welsh Gwladus, commonly linked to gwlad, meaning land or territory. This connection gives the name its meaning of land or territory. An alternative connection with Claudia has also been proposed as an explanation of its origin.
What does Gladys mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gladys
From Welsh Gwladus, usually connected with gwlad, 'land' or 'territory'. An alternative connection with Claudia has also been proposed.
Name combinations with Gladys
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gladys, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gladys: land, territory
- Sinta: furrow made by a plow
- Dwiana: two, second
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Gladys Mayangsari Ayuningtyas
Meaning of each word
- Gladys: land, territory
- Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
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Gladys Asha
Meaning of each word
- Gladys: land, territory
- Asha: hope or wish
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Ayuningtyas Gladys Puti
Meaning of each word
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
- Gladys: land, territory
- Puti: princess or an honorific for women
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Gladys Dwiyani
Meaning of each word
- Gladys: land, territory
- Dwiyani: second
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Meaning of each word
- Gladys: land, territory
- Ajeng: lovely, beautiful
- Mutiara: a pearl formed inside a shell
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How to pronounce Gladys
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒ꧀ꦭꦢꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮣᮓᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Gladys a girl’s name?
Yes, Gladys is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Gladys ranks #1,113 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gladys
Names with related meanings
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Pratiwi♀Earth, the land supporting life
- Sitti♀Respected lady
- Shinta♀A ploughed furrow
- Pertiwi♀Earth, homeland
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Romlah♀A grain of sand
- Jihan♀World, universe
- Ramlah♀Stretch of sand, sandy ground
- Yuri♂♀Farmer, earth worker
- Nusa♂♀Island, land surrounded by water
- Sita♀Furrow made by a plough
Famous people named Gladys
- Gladys Suwandhi · b. 1969
- Gladys Dwiani Tinovella Tubarad · b. 1988
- Gladys Indriani Tandaju · b. 1967
- Gladys Kristin L. Sashi
- Gladys Maryam Mawati · b. 1979
- Gladys Virginia Sumito · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Gladys
What is the meaning of Gladys?
Gladys means land, territory. From Welsh Gwladus, usually connected with gwlad, 'land' or 'territory'. An alternative connection with Claudia has also been proposed.
Is Gladys a girl’s name?
Yes, Gladys is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gladys?
Gladys is of European origin.
How many syllables does Gladys have?
Gladys has 2 syllables (Gla-dys) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gladys?
Gladys ranks #1,113 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gladys?
Some ideas: Gladys Sinta Dwiana; Gladys Mayangsari Ayuningtyas; Gladys Asha.
Famous people named Gladys?
Notable people named Gladys include Gladys Suwandhi, Gladys Dwiani Tinovella Tubarad, Gladys Indriani Tandaju.
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