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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 19 May

Gertrúda

Gertruda is a classic female name of Germanic origin, celebrated throughout Europe since the early Middle Ages. It is graced with associations to celebrated queens, saints, and influential historical figures. It brings parents a stately, venerable option steeped in enduring character.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Gertrúda
Czech:
Gertruda
Hungarian:
Polish:
Gertruda
German:
Spanish:
French:
Portuguese:
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 67 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 2

Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

An ancient name signifying strength, bravery, and warrior spirit symbolized by the spear.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo starého germánskeho mena Gertrud, utvoreného zo slov ger („oštep, kopija“) a trud („sila, moc“). Meno sa preto vykladá ako „silná oštepom“ alebo „sila oštepu“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

GERTRUDA

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ú (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

19 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
19 MayOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
17 March
Croatian Calendar
22 September
Tranovský Evangelical
16 November
Polish CalendarCroatian Calendar
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: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Gertrúda
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Gertrúdy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Gertrúde
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Gertrúdu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Gertrúda
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Gertrúde
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Gertrúdou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GertrúdkaGertaGertkaGertuškaTrúdaTrúdka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Gertrúda
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Gertrúda! Gerta! Trúda! Trúdka!

Notable figures named Gertrúda

7

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

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Person type
Gertruda Polská
PL
1025 – 1108Historical Figure

Polish princess and astrologer (1025–1108)

Gertruda Sekaninová-Čakrtová
SK
1908 – 1986Historical Figure

Czech and Czechoslovak lawyer, politician and diplomat (1908–1986)

Gertruda Uścińska
PL
born 1958Notable Figure

Polish political scientist

Gertruda Kaudersová
1883 – 1942Historical Figure

artist and holocaust victim, b. 1883-04-26

Gertruda Kilosówna
1913 – 1938Historical Figure

Polish middle-distance runner

Gertruda Potocka
1752 – 1771Historical Figure

Polish noble

Gertruda Grubrová-Goepfertová
CZ
1924 – 2014Historical Figure

Czech poet and illustrator

Test how Gertrúda sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Gertrúda Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:G.S.without dots:GS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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