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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short form of Helmhold or Helmwald, 'helmet-govern'
- Origin
- Danish/German, form of Malte
- Pronunciation
- MAHL-tə
Malthe is a Danish and German name, a form of Malte, which itself is a short form of Helmhold or Helmwald, meaning 'helmet-govern'. It's pronounced MAHL-tə, with a soft, open first syllable and a gentle ending. It's short and easy to say, with a Scandinavian-leaning sound.
Meaning & Origin of Malthe
Meaning: Short form of Helmhold or Helmwald, 'helmet-govern'.
Origin: Danish/German, form of Malte.
How to Pronounce Malthe
MAHL-təIPA /ˈmɑːltə/
Popularity of Malthe
Malthe 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 Malthe mean?
Short form of Helmhold or Helmwald, ‘helmet-govern’.
How do you pronounce Malthe?
Malthe is pronounced MAHL-tə (IPA: /ˈmɑːltə/).
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