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Brynhild

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English

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Proper noun

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Brynhild

  1. (mythology) Alternative form of Brunhild

Faroese

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Etymology

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From Old Norse Brynhildr, from Proto-Germanic *Brunjōhildiz, from *brunjǭ (breastplate) + *hildiz (battle, fight).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Brynhild f

  1. a female given name from Proto-Germanic
  2. (Norse mythology) Brunhild

Usage notes

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Matronymics

  • son of Brynhild: Brynhildarson
  • daughter of Brynhild: Brynhildardóttir

Declension

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singular
indefinite
nominative Brynhild
accusative Brynhild
dative Brynhild
genitive Brynhildar