Mafalda
Mafalda is a medieval Portuguese form of the Germanic name Matilda, later popular in Italy as well. It is a distinctive name with a rich historical and aristocratic resonance. Internationally, it became iconic through the beloved comic strip character created by Argentine artist Quino.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name traditionally interpreted as "mighty in battle" or "strong warrior".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Mafalda je stredoveká portugalská podoba mena Matilda, utvoreného zo starohornonemeckých prvkov maht („moc, sila“) a hiltja („boj“). Meno sa preto významovo vykladá ako „mocná v boji“ alebo „silná bojovníčka“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Mafalda is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
MAFALDA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling11 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •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 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe 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 useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Mafalda
11People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Italian princess (1902–1944), landgravine of Hesse from 1940 to 1944
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