Waltraud
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Waltraud
Waltraud is a German feminine name composed of the elements "wald" (rule/power) and "traud" (strength/trust), meaning "strong ruler" or "powerful and trustworthy." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has historical prominence in Germanic and Central European regions, with notable bearers including members of European nobility and aristocracy.
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Etymology
Waltraud is a German feminine name composed of the elements "wald" (rule/power) and "traud" (strength/trust), meaning "strong ruler" or "powerful and trustworthy." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has historical prominence in Germanic and Central European regions, with notable bearers including members of European nobility and aristocracy.
Waltraud currently ranks #420 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1942.
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