Zelinda

Zelinda can be translated as "the delicate victor," "the one who achieves a gentle victory," or "the victor with a linden wood shield." This first name represents an Italian and Spanish form of Sieglinde.

What does the name Zelinda mean?

Zelinda translates to "the delicate victor," "the one who achieves a gentle victory," or "the victor with a linden wood shield." The name is an Italian and Spanish variant of Sieglinde and has its origins in Old High German. It derives from the first syllable "sigu," which means "the victory." The second element comes either from "lind," which means "mild," "soft," "supple," "delicate," "gentle," or "friendly," or from "linta," which means "the linden" or "the linden wood shield." The name gained fame through the old German Nibelungenlied, in which Siegfried's mother bears this name. This story later found its place in Richard Wagner's opera "Die Walküre." Other variants of the name include Sieglind, Siglinde, Siglind, Segolene, and Zyglinda.

Where does the name Zelinda come from?

The etymology of Zelinda is of Old High German nature and means "the delicate victor." The name is composed of "sigu," which means "the victory," and "lind," which means "mild," "soft," "supple," "delicate," "gentle," or "friendly," or "linta," which means "the linden" or "the linden wood shield." The languages from which this name originates are Italian and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Zelinda?

The sound structure of Zelinda is three syllables and is characterized by a harmonious, gentle flow. In pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "Ze-lin-da" [zeˈlɪnda], with the name starting with a bright e-sound that transitions directly into the middle syllable. The open a-ending provides a soft, lingering conclusion. This gives Zelinda a friendly and harmonious impression – clear, soft, and with a calm, elegant aura.

When is the name day of Zelinda?

The name days for Zelinda are May 30, July 24, and July 31.

Popularity

Zelinda is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Zelinda has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th. For the current popularity and frequency of Zelinda worldwide, you can check the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Zelda