Withold

Withold is a variant of the Old German name Witold. Translated, the name can be interpreted as 'the ruler of the forest,' 'the one managing the wood,' or 'the one living in the forest.'

What does the name Withold mean?

Withold is a variation of the traditional name Witold. Its translation is 'the ruler of the forest,' 'the one managing the wood,' or 'the one living in the forest.' The origins of the name can be found in Old High German, derived from the words witu, meaning 'the forest,' 'the wood,' or 'the grove,' and waltan, meaning 'to rule,' 'to manage,' 'to govern,' or 'the ruler.' Additionally, the name also appears as a surname.

Where does the name Withold come from?

The name Withold has its roots in Old High German and means 'the ruler of the forest.'

How do you pronounce Withold?

Vi-thold

When is the name day of Withold?

The name day of Withold is celebrated on November 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Withold is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, at 3,479th. In the last ten years, Withold has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Witek