The name Ragnhilda is spelled with the letter "R" followed by "a", "g", "n", "h", "i", "l", "d", and "a". The correct phonetic transcription of Ragnhilda is ˈræɡnhɪldə. The first syllable "Rag" is pronounced with a short 'a' sound followed by a hard 'g' sound. The second syllable "ni" is pronounced with a short 'i' sound followed by a voiced 'n' sound. The third syllable "hild" is pronounced with a 'h' sound followed by a long 'i' sound and a silent 'd' at the end. Lastly, the final syllable "a" is pronounced with a short 'a' sound.
The word "Ragnhilda" is a combination of two Old Norse elements: "Ragn" and "hildr".
- The first element, "Ragn", is derived from the Old Norse name "Ragnarr", which means "counsel" or "advice". It is composed of "ragin" (counsel) and "hari" (army, warrior).
- The second element, "hildr", means "battle" or "war".
Together, "Ragnhilda" can be translated as "counsel in battle" or "advice for war".
This name, Ragnhilda, is predominantly of Scandinavian origin and is commonly associated with Viking and Norse mythology.