Girl name
Griselda name meaning
“grey battle”
Griselda is a feminine name commonly linked to the Germanic elements gris, meaning grey, and hild, meaning battle. Together, these elements give the interpretation grey battle. The name is also known through the character Griselda in medieval European literature, providing an established literary reference.
What does Griselda mean?
Grey battle
In Indonesian: pertempuran kelabu
Origin and cultural usage of Griselda
Probably derived from the Germanic elements gris, 'grey', and hild, 'battle'. The name is known through Griselda in medieval European literature.
Name combinations with Griselda
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Griselda, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Griselda: grey battle
- Muliawati: noble woman
- Deviani: goddess, female deity
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Meaning of each word
- Griselda: grey battle
- Neneng: an affectionate address for a girl
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
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Griselda Saptarini
Meaning of each word
- Griselda: grey battle
- Saptarini: associated with the number seven
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Meaning of each word
- Budianti: intellect, moral character
- Griselda: grey battle
- Afrianti: April
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Griselda Astika
Meaning of each word
- Griselda: grey battle
- Astika: one affirming spiritual existence
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Meaning of each word
- Griselda: grey battle
- Deviana: goddess; the Devi element
- Afriani: associated with April
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How to pronounce Griselda
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦿꦶꦱꦺꦭ꧀ꦢ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮢᮤᮞᮨᮜ᮪ᮓ |
Is Griselda a girl’s name?
Yes, Griselda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Griselda ranks #2,117 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Griselda
Famous people named Griselda
- Griselda P.S. Aer · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Griselda
What is the meaning of Griselda?
Griselda means grey battle. Probably derived from the Germanic elements gris, 'grey', and hild, 'battle'. The name is known through Griselda in medieval European literature.
Is Griselda a girl’s name?
Yes, Griselda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Griselda?
Griselda is of European origin.
How many syllables does Griselda have?
Griselda has 3 syllables (Gri-sel-da) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Griselda?
Griselda ranks #2,117 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Griselda?
Some ideas: Griselda Muliawati Deviani; Griselda Neneng Cita; Griselda Saptarini.
Famous people named Griselda?
Notable people named Griselda include Griselda P.S. Aer.
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