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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Yellow dye plant (Reseda luteola), also an English surname from Old English 'wald' (woodland)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- WELD
Weld is an English name pronounced WELD. It's the name of the yellow dye plant Reseda luteola, and it's also an English surname that comes from the Old English 'wald', meaning woodland. If you like short, one-syllable names with a plain, earthy feel, Weld fits that.
Meaning & Origin of Weld
Meaning: Yellow dye plant (Reseda luteola), also an English surname from Old English 'wald' (woodland).
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Weld
WELDIPA /wɛld/
Popularity of Weld
Weld does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Weld mean?
Yellow dye plant (Reseda luteola), also an English surname from Old English ‘wald’ (woodland).
How do you pronounce Weld?
Weld is pronounced WELD (IPA: /wɛld/).
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