Hulda

At a Glance

Meaning

Weasel or mole (Hebrew); in Norse tradition, linked to words for secrecy or sweetness

Origin

Hebrew or Old Norse

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

HOOL-duhListen

Hulda (HOOL-duh) is a name with two different roots: in Hebrew it means 'weasel' or 'mole', while in Norse tradition it's linked to words for secrecy or sweetness. You may see it said that Hulda means 'gracious' or 'beloved', but that isn't accurate; neither root points to graciousness.

Meaning & Origin of Hulda

Meaning: Weasel or mole (Hebrew); in Norse tradition, linked to words for secrecy or sweetness.

Origin: Hebrew or Old Norse.

A common claim: Hulda means 'gracious' or 'beloved' Actually: Hulda doesn't mean 'gracious' or 'beloved' — its Hebrew root means 'weasel' or 'mole', and its Norse root points to 'secrecy' or 'sweetness', not graciousness.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Hulda

Popularity of Hulda

Hulda was most popular in 1885, when it ranked #171 with 113 babies given the name. It faded steadily from there, and by 1980 it ranked #10951 with just 5 babies, so a child named Hulda today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Names Like Hulda

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FAQ

What does the name Hulda mean?

Weasel or mole (Hebrew); in Norse tradition, linked to words for secrecy or sweetness. (Source: Wikipedia)

How do you pronounce Hulda?

Hulda is pronounced HOOL-duh (IPA: /ˈhʊldə/).

Is Hulda a popular name right now?

Hulda peaked at #171 in 1885 and is ranked #10951 as of 1980. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–1980.)

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