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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Weasel (or mole)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- HUHL-duh
Huldah is a Hebrew name that means weasel (or mole), and it's pronounced HUHL-duh. You may come across a gloss of "weasel, or world," but the "world" part isn't supported: the Hebrew root behind Huldah points to the animal, not to the world.
Meaning & Origin of Huldah
Meaning: Weasel (or mole).
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Sometimes glossed as 'weasel, or world' Actually: The 'world' gloss isn't supported — the Hebrew root behind Huldah denotes the animal (weasel/mole), not 'world'.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Huldah
HUHL-duhIPA /ˈhʌldə/
Popularity of Huldah
Huldah peaked at #545 in 1882, when 12 babies were given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #14059, with just 6 babies, so a child named Huldah today would be very unlikely to share the name with anyone in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Huldah mean?
Weasel (or mole). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Huldah?
Huldah is pronounced HUHL-duh (IPA: /ˈhʌldə/).
Is Huldah a popular name right now?
Huldah peaked at #545 in 1882 and is ranked #14059 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2023.)
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