English edit

Proper noun edit

Brynhild

  1. (mythology) Alternative form of Brunhild

Faroese edit

Etymology edit

From Old Norse Brynhildr, from Proto-Germanic *Brunjōhildiz, from *brunjǭ (breastplate) + *hildiz (battle, fight).

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Brynhild f

  1. a female given name from Proto-Germanic
  2. (Norse mythology) Brunhild

Usage notes edit

Matronymics

  • son of Brynhild: Brynhildarson
  • daughter of Brynhild: Brynhildardóttir

Declension edit

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Brynhild
Accusative Brynhild
Dative Brynhild
Genitive Brynhildar