Hiltrud
From Old High German hilt, "battle," and drud, "strength," together read as "strength in battle."
Meaning and origin
Hiltrud pairs the Old High German elements hilt, "battle," and drud, "strength," an ending it shares with the far more familiar Gertrud, even though the two names start from different first elements, spear against…
How to pronounce Hiltrud
| German | HIL-troot /ˈhɪltʁuːt/ |
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