Evelinde

The old, two-part German girl's name Evelinde stands for "the right of the gentle" and can also be interpreted as "protector of the law" or "the law-abiding person with a linden wood shield."

What does the name Evelinde mean?

Evelinde, a traditional German girl's name, means "the right of the gentle" and also describes a "protector of the law" or a "law-abiding person with a linden wood shield." The name has its roots in Old High German, where the first element ewa stands for "eternity," "law," or "right," and the second syllable lind means "mild," "soft," "supple," "delicate," "gentle," or "friendly," as well as linta for "the linden" or "the linden wood shield."

Where does the name Evelinde come from?

Evelinde is a female first name with ancient Germanic and Old High German origins, meaning "the right of the gentle."

How do you pronounce Evelinde?

The pronunciation of Evelinde is four to five syllables long and balanced: "E-ve-lin-de" [ˈeːvəˌlɪndə]. The darker syllable "-lin-" brings a certain substance and grounding, while the gentle "-de" harmoniously rounds off the sound. Evelinde sounds tradition-conscious and mild – clearly structured, with a friendly and calm aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the

Famous people

• Evelinde Trenkner (pianist from Germany)