What is the origin of the name Briselda?

Briselda is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Briselda?

Briselda is pronounced brih-zel-dah.

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GirlGermanic

Briselda

brih-zel-dah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

140

Peak Year

#12 in 1992

First Recorded

1980

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly a variation of Griselda, a Germanic name meaning 'gray battle'.

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Bris Selda

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Bris Selda

Spelling Variations

Griselda Briselda

Similar Names

Griselda Isolde Brunhilde Matilda

Personality Traits

strongdeterminedindependentintelligent

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