How Do You Spell ZELDA?

Pronunciation: [zˈɛldə] (IPA)

Zelda is a name that is often misspelled due to the unusual combination of letters. The correct spelling of Zelda is /ˈzɛldə/. The first syllable is pronounced like the first two letters of "zero" followed by "ld" sound. The second syllable is pronounced like "duh" but with an "el" sound instead of "uh". It's important to remember that the letter "Z" is pronounced as "zed" in many countries outside of the United States, which could lead to a different spelling pronunciation.

ZELDA Meaning and Definition

1. Zelda is a proper noun that has various meanings and associations, primarily known for being a name attributed to characters in fiction, most famously in video games. One of the most prominent references to Zelda is in the context of popular video game series, "The Legend of Zelda," created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. This action-adventure game series, developed and published by Nintendo, features a hero named Link embarking on quests to rescue a princess named Zelda from the clutches of an evil antagonist named Ganondorf.

   Beyond the video game realm, Zelda can also be a given name or a nickname for individuals. It has roots in Yiddish and German, meaning "blessed" or "happy." This feminine name gained popularity during the early 20th century and was associated with the well-known American author Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of renowned writer F. Scott Fitzgerald.

   Furthermore, "Zelda" can also refer to other fictional characters or entities unrelated to gaming or individuals. It may be used to describe a mystical or enchanting figure, often with magical or otherworldly powers. Additionally, the term "Zelda" has occasionally been used anecdotally as a slang term to describe someone who is considered exceptionally intelligent or skillful in a particular area. Nonetheless, due to its wide range of uses and associations, the context in which "Zelda" is mentioned determines the intended meaning.

Common Misspellings for ZELDA

• beldan
• feldy
• kerda
• zeles
• zemia
• zerqa
• zeida
• felde
• geada
• gelaa
• Geleda
• pelpa
• zadda
• zelah
• yeada
• Zylla
• Zilha
• Keldah
• eemda
• zyda
• zaelia
• heldia
• Keada
• kellda
• kelda
• Zelha
• eldah
• zeeba
• Keeda
• izela
• Rehda
• Zeliea
• zyada
• eeeda
• Zellah
• zenada
• uenda
• ceeda
• zegea
• aeloa
• meldra
• meldaq
• meldda
• Mylda
• zegia
• zllea
• pelxa
• zEADI
• zEDDI
• zemaa
• zegga
• Zelada
• zeedah
• Gegda
• Zeaba
• Beldar
• Yeldah
• Yeldar
• Szeada
• Zegua
• Zerdha
• Zeedi

Etymology of ZELDA

The word "Zelda" has an uncertain etymology. It is derived from the Yiddish name "Zelde", which is a variant of "Grizelda", a name of Germanic origin meaning "gray battle". However, "Zelda" gained significant popularity as a given name following its use in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" (1925). Fitzgerald used the name for one of the characters, Zelda Sayre, who was also his wife. The name Zelda enjoyed a substantial increase in usage after the novel's publication, becoming associated with the glamorous and carefree lifestyle portrayed in the story.

Similar spelling words for ZELDA

• zeolite,
• zealot.