Swanhild

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Swanhild , in other forms also Schwanhild , Schwanhilde , Schwanenhild , Svanhild , Swanhilda or Suanhild is a female given name.

Origin and meaning

The name comes from Germanic mythology, in the saga the daughter of Sigurd is called Swanhild . The name is from the elements swan "swan" and hilt "battle" together.

Name bearers

  • Swanahild , wife of Karl Martell
  • Suanhild , Abbess of Essen Monastery (1058-1085)
  • Schwanhild, Abbess of Herford Monastery (before 1051-1076)
  • Schwanhild, daughter of Hermann Billung and mother of Margrave Hermann I (Meißen)