Borghild

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Borghild is a combination of two Old Norse words, "borg" meaning "fortress" and "hildr" meaning "battle". Therefore, the name Borghild means "protective battle-maiden" or "she who defends the castle".
Popularity
Borghild is an extremely rare name in modern times, and it is not ranked among the top 1000 names in any country or culture.

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Borghild Name meanings & History

The name Borghild is a combination of two Old Norse words, "borg" meaning "fortress" and "hildr" meaning "battle". Therefore, the name Borghild means "protective battle-maiden" or "she who defends the castle". Derived from the Old Norse elements borg "fortress" and hildr "battle". In the Norse Völsungasaga she is the wife of Sigmund. The name Borghild is primarily used in Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. However, it can also be used by parents who appreciate the unique and strong meaning behind the name.

Zodiac Sign of Borghild: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Borghild:

B: Brains,Bashful,Beauty,Bountiful

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Haggle

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

L: Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Languid

D: Dutiful,Daddy,Doting,Domestic,Determined,Demanding

Borghild is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

2.) BORGHILD (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Especially common in Norway, Borghild is derived from the Old Norse Borghildr (fortified for battle), a compounding of the elements borg (fortification) and hildr (battle). According to Norse legend, Borghild of Bralund was the wife of Sigmund and mother of Hamond and Helgi. (BORG-HEEL)


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