At a Glance
- Origin
- Old Norse (mythological)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BEST-lah
Bestla is an Old Norse (mythological) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Bestla
Origin: Old Norse (mythological).
A common claim: Sometimes said to mean "wife" or "bark" in Old Norse. Actually: These translations are contested among scholars rather than settled fact — treat 'wife'/'bark' as speculative, not established etymology.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bestla
BEST-lahIPA /ˈbɛstlə/
Popularity of Bestla
Bestla doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Bestla
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Similar Names
Nanna · Verdandi · Skuld · Dag · Asta · Urð
