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GirlGermanic

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.

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Numerology

5

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.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

MightyPowerfulResoluteWise

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