Mafalda

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Mafalda is "powerful in battle", "strong ruler" and "princess".
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Mafalda is "mah-FAL-dah".
ma-FAL-da(Italian)
mu-FAL-du(Portuguese)
Popularity
The popularity of Mafalda varies by region, but it is generally considered a rare name. It is more commonly used in areas such as Portugal, Brazil and Spain.

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Mafalda Name meanings & History

The name Mafalda is of Germanic origin and it means "powerful in battle". It is also associated with royalty, as it was the name of a medieval queen of Portugal. The meaning of Mafalda is "powerful in battle", "strong ruler" and "princess". Originally a medieval Portuguese form of Matilda. This name was borne by the wife of Afonso, the first king of Portugal. In modern times it was the name of the titular character in a popular Argentine comic strip (published from 1964 to 1973) by Quino. The name Mafalda is typically given to girls, and is often used as a first name. It is a name that is associated with strength and power, and is often chosen by parents who want their daughter to embody these qualities.

Zodiac Sign of Mafalda: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mafalda:

M: Mushy,Maternal,Memorabilia,Mommy,Manipulative,Mother,Memory

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive

F: Friendly,Fiery,Fun-loving,Festive

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

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

Mafalda is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Mafalda include Mafalda Arnauth, a Portuguese fado singer, and Mafalda Hopkirk, a character in the Harry Potter book series.

2.) MAFALDA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Italian form of Matilda, which is derived from the Old High German Mahthilda, a compound name composed of the elements maht (might, power) and hiltia (battle): hence, “powerful in battle.” The name was borne by the second daughter (1902-44) of King Victor Emmanuel III. (MAH-FAHL-DAH)


3.) Mafalda (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Mighty in battle


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