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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 3 October

Evald

Evald is a classic Germanic name with a notable presence in German and Scandinavian heritage. Today it is rather rare, making it an original and strong choice for a boy. Its historical meaning reflects justice, lawful leadership, and firm moral order.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Evald
Czech:
Evald
Hungarian:
Evald
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
Évald
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: Evalda

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Evald is a Germanic male name meaning “one who rules by law” or “righteous ruler”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Evald je severská podoba nemeckého mena Ewald. Meno sa skladá zo starohornonemeckých prvkov ēwa vo význame „zákon, právo, poriadok“ a waltan vo význame „vládnuť, spravovať“. Jeho význam možno vyložiť ako „ten, kto vládne podľa práva“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Evald vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

EVALD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

12 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
3 October
Slovak Extended CalendarNórsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Evald
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Evalda
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Evaldovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Evalda
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Evald
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Evaldovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Evaldom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EvaldíkEvkoEviValdo
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Evald
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Evald! Evaldík! Evko!

Notable figures named Evald

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Evald Aav
EE
1900 – 1939Historical Figure

Estonian composer and choirmaster (1900–1939)

Evald Flisar
SI
born 1945Notable Figure

Slovenian writer, playwright, editor

Evald Rygh
NO
1842 – 1913Historical Figure

Norwegian politician (1842-1913)

Evald Tang Kristensen
1843 – 1929Historical Figure

Folklore collector and author

Evald Seepere
EE
1911 – 1990Historical Figure

Estonian boxer (1911-1990)

Evald Äärma
EE
1911 – 2005Historical Figure

Estonian athletics competitor (1911-2005)

Evald Nielsen
1879 – 1958Historical Figure

Danish silversmith and jewelry designer (1879-1958)

Evald O. Solbakken
NO
1898 – 1967Historical Figure

Norwegian politician and newspaper editor (1898-1967)

Test how Evald sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Evald Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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