Walta
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Walta
Walta is a variant of Walter, derived from the Germanic elements "wald" (forest) and "hart" (hard, brave), meaning "ruler of the forest" or "brave leader." The name has Old Germanic roots and was popularized throughout Europe during the medieval period.
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Etymology
Walta is a variant of Walter, derived from the Germanic elements "wald" (forest) and "hart" (hard, brave), meaning "ruler of the forest" or "brave leader." The name has Old Germanic roots and was popularized throughout Europe during the medieval period.
Walta is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, with particular prominence in German-speaking regions; it has been borne historically by various European nobility and figures, though it remains less common than its full form Walter in modern usage.
Walta currently ranks #5,812 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1940.
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