Mafalda
muh-FAL-duh
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,279
Peak Year
#85 in 1925
First Recorded
1902
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Mafalda is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'mighty in battle' or 'powerful in her counsel'. It is of Portuguese and Italian usage.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Mafalda of Portugal
Daughter of King Sancho I of Portugal, Saint.
Mafalda
Famous comic strip character created by Quino.
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