Girl name
Mathilda name meaning
“strength in battle”
Mathilda is a feminine name from Germanic Mahthild, meaning strength in battle. The original name combines maht, meaning strength, and hild, meaning battle. These two elements explain the name's combined meaning and provide the source words behind the form from which Mathilda derives.
What does Mathilda mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mathilda
From Germanic Mahthild, combining maht, strength, and hild, battle.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Mathilda
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mathilda, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mathilda: strength in battle
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Helen: torch, bright light
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Meaning of each word
- Mathilda: strength in battle
- Natalie: relating to birth or Christmas
- Davina: beloved, dearly loved
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Mathilda Janis
Meaning of each word
- Mathilda: strength in battle
- Janis: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Irina: peace, tranquility
- Mathilda: strength in battle
- Priska: ancient, from olden times
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Mathilda Ira
Meaning of each word
- Mathilda: strength in battle
- Ira: watchful, vigilant
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Meaning of each word
- Mathilda: strength in battle
- Debbie: honey bee
- Narek: from Narek
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How to pronounce Mathilda
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦠꦶꦭ꧀ꦢ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮒ᮪ᮠᮤᮜ᮪ᮓ |
Is Mathilda a girl’s name?
Yes, Mathilda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mathilda ranks #1,493 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Handayani♀Giving strength or encouragement
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Sandra♀Defender of humankind
- Sakti♂♀Powerful, possessing extraordinary powers
- Andayani♀Empowering, strengthening
- Gabriella♀God is the source of my strength
- Alexandra♀Defender of humankind
- Hotma♂♀Firm, constant, and steadfast
- Sudiro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
- Valentina♀Strong and healthy
- Elda♀Warrior
Famous people named Mathilda
- Mathilda Batlayeri
- Mathilda Gracewitha Simanjuntak
- Mathilda Kakiay
FAQ about the name Mathilda
What is the meaning of Mathilda?
Mathilda means strength in battle. From Germanic Mahthild, combining maht, strength, and hild, battle.
Is Mathilda a girl’s name?
Yes, Mathilda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mathilda?
Mathilda is of European origin.
How many syllables does Mathilda have?
Mathilda has 3 syllables (Mat-hil-da) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mathilda?
Mathilda ranks #1,493 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mathilda?
Some ideas: Mathilda Clara Helen; Mathilda Natalie Davina; Mathilda Janis.
Famous people named Mathilda?
Notable people named Mathilda include Mathilda Batlayeri, Mathilda Gracewitha Simanjuntak, Mathilda Kakiay.
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