Kriemhilde

The female first name Kriemhilde represents a newer variant of the old German name Grimhilde. Its literal translation is 'the fighter with the mask,' 'the one fighting with a helmet,' 'the ghost fighter,' or 'the fierce warrior.'

What does the name Kriemhilde mean?

Kriemhilde is a modern form of the old name Grimhilde. Translated, it means 'the fighter with the mask,' 'the one fighting with a helmet,' 'the ghost fighter,' or 'the fierce warrior.' The name has its roots in the Old High German language and is composed of the terms grim, which means 'wild,' 'fierce,' 'to thunder,' or 'the one who wears a facial mask/a helmet,' and hiltja, which means 'the fight' or 'the warrior.' The name became known through the Nibelungenlied, in which one of the main characters bears this name. The tale is based on Ildikó, the wife of the Hunnic king Attila, who dies on their wedding night. In the Nibelungen saga, she appears as Kriemhild, while in Wagner's opera 'Der Ring des Nibelungen,' she appears as Gutrune. Other variants of the name include Grimhilt, Krimhild, Krimhilde, Kriemhild, and Kriemhilda. The male counterpart is Hildegrim.

Where does the name Kriemhilde come from?

The name Kriemhilde has its roots in Old High German and means 'the fighter with the mask.' The word parts are composed of grim, which means 'wild,' 'fierce,' 'to thunder,' or 'the one who wears a facial mask/a helmet' (Old High German), and hiltja, which means 'the fight' or 'the warrior' (Old High German).

How do you pronounce Kriemhilde?

The pronunciation of Kriemhilde is three to four syllables and features a clear consonant structure. The name is pronounced as 'Kriem-hil-de' [ˈkʁiːmhɪldə], with the long 'I' syllable at the beginning being emphasized. The combination of dark nasal and bright middle syllable creates a dynamic sound image. Kriemhilde conveys a historical and powerful impression - impressive in structure, dignified in resonance, and with a strong, tradition-conscious presence.

When is the name day of Kriemhilde?

The name day for Kriemhilde is celebrated on June 19.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the girl's name Kriemhilde ranks 13,682nd in the official list of the most common first names, with a total of 10 people bearing this name. In Germany, Kriemhilde is common in the federal states of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Saxony, where 33.3% of the bearers live. Currently, there are no statistical data available for Austria. In Switzerland, the name is exclusively found in Neuchâtel.