Brynhild

English

Proper noun

Brynhild

1. (mythology) Alternative form of Brunhild

Faroese

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɾiːnɪlt/

Proper noun

Brynhild f

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

Usage notes

Matronymics

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

Declension

	Singular
	Indefinite
Nominative	Brynhild
Accusative	Brynhild
Dative	Brynhild
Genitive	Brynhildar