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Gundula

Gundula is a traditional feminine name of Germanic origin, predominantly cherished within German-speaking countries. Originally formed as an affectionate diminutive of Gunda, it is rooted in an old word denoting strife or battle. It offers an uncommon, gentle rhythm combined with authentic historical depth.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Gundula
Czech:
Gundula
Hungarian:
Gundula
Polish:
Gundula
Ukrainian:
Гундула
German:
Gundula
Spanish:
Gúndula
French:
Gundula
Italian:
Gundula
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Gundula is a diminutive form of an ancient Germanic name associated with the meaning "battle".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ženské meno germánskeho pôvodu. Pôvodne vzniklo ako zdrobnená podoba mena Gunda, ktoré bolo krátkou formou germánskych zložených mien obsahujúcich prvok gund s významom „boj“, „zápas“ alebo „vojna“. Prípona -ula má zdrobňujúcu funkciu.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

GUNDULA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

10 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
6 May
Austrian 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?
Gundula
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Gunduly
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Gundule
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Gundulu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Gundula
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Gundule
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Gundulou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GundaGundiGundulkaGunduška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Gundula
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Gundula! Gundi! Gundulka!

Notable figures named Gundula

10

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Gundula Diel
DE
Gundula Diel
born 1941Notable Figure

German hurdler

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Gundula Heinatz
DE
Gundula Heinatz
born 1969Notable Figure

German chess player

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Gundula Schulze Eldowy
DE
Gundula Schulze Eldowy
born 1954Notable Figure

German photographer (born 1954)

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Gundula Köster
DE
Gundula Köster
born 1966Notable Figure

German actress

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Gundula Gause
DE
Gundula Gause
born 1965Notable Figure

German television presenter and news presenter

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Gundula Madeleine Tegtmeyer
DE
Gundula Madeleine Tegtmeyer
born 1960Notable Figure

German journalist and photographer

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Gundula Petrovska
DE
Gundula Petrovska
1943 – 2017Historical Figure

German actress (1943-2017)

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Gundula Roßbach
DE
Gundula Roßbach
born 1964Notable Figure

German jurist

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Gundula Smith

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