Gunilla
Swedish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Gunilla
Gunilla is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Old Norse elements "gunnr" (war) and "hild" (battle), meaning "battle warrior" or "war maiden." The name is primarily used in Swedish and Finnish cultures, with historical roots in Nordic and Germanic traditions, particularly among Scandinavian nobility and upper classes from the medieval period onward.
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Etymology
Gunilla is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Old Norse elements "gunnr" (war) and "hild" (battle), meaning "battle warrior" or "war maiden." The name is primarily used in Swedish and Finnish cultures, with historical roots in Nordic and Germanic traditions, particularly among Scandinavian nobility and upper classes from the medieval period onward.
Gunilla currently ranks #431 in the United States as a girl's name.
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