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Gunda

Quick answerGunda derives from Sanskrit and Germanic roots meaning "battle" or "warrior," with the Sanskrit element "gund" relating to conflict or struggle.

German · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,827
TrendVintage
Peak year1893
Syllables2
OriginGerman
LanguageGerman
CultureGerman, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Germanic
ReligionHindu
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 1
Global rank#452

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gunda

Gunda derives from Sanskrit and Germanic roots meaning "battle" or "warrior," with the Sanskrit element "gund" relating to conflict or struggle.

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Etymology

Gunda derives from Sanskrit and Germanic roots meaning "battle" or "warrior," with the Sanskrit element "gund" relating to conflict or struggle. The name is used primarily in Indian, Scandinavian, and Germanic cultures, with historical significance in Hindu traditions and medieval Germanic societies.

Gunda currently ranks #4,827 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1893.

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