Gundula

Gundula is a girl's name that can be seen as a variation or diminutive form of Gunda. The meaningful interpretation of the name can be understood as 'the fighter', 'the warrior', or also as 'the little fighter'.

What does the name Gundula mean?

The name Gundula refers to a derivative or diminutive form of Gunda. In its meaning, it stands for 'the fighter' or 'the warrior', with the diminutive form 'the little fighter' also playing a role. The roots of the name lie in Old High German, where it is formed from the elements gund, meaning 'the battle' or 'the warrior', and ul, which means 'little'. Sometimes, Gundula is also considered a Scandinavian variant of the name Gunn, linking it to the Old Norse gunnr, meaning 'the battle', 'the strife', 'the fight', or 'the war'. Another possibility is that the name represents a Latinized form of Gudrun. Alternative spellings include Gundis, Gundel, Gundela, Gundi, and Gunde. Notable bearers of the name include the singer Gundula Janowitz and the television presenter Gundula Gause.

Where does the name Gundula come from?

Gundula is a female first name with Old High German origins, carrying the meaning 'the little fighter'.

How do you pronounce Gundula?

The sound and pronunciation of Gundula: The name Gundula has a three-syllable structure and flows softly in sound. It is pronounced as 'Gun-du-la' [ˈɡʊndula], with dark and light vowels alternating harmoniously. The middle syllable provides a calm stability, while the open '-la' at the end of the name conveys lightness and warmth. Gundula appears traditional yet friendly, with a dignified and balanced presence that is distinguished by its gentle historical sound character.

When is the name day of Gundula?

The name day for Gundula is celebrated on January 8 and May 6.

Popularity

Gundula is considered a rare name in Germany. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd in the list of the most common female first names. Over the last ten years, Gundula has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd. The global popularity and frequency of Gundula is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Gunda / Gundel / Gundi / Gundl / Gundu / Gunne / Ula / Uli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Gundula Bavendamm (German historian)
• Gundula Diel (athlete from Germany)
• Gundula Gause (news presenter)
• Gundula Heinatz (chess player from Germany)
• Gundula Korte (actress from Germany)
• Gundula Krause (German musician)
• Gundula Petrovska (German actress)
• Gundula Rapsch (actress from Germany)
• Gundula Schulze Eldowy (photographer from Germany)
• Gundula Ulbrich (singer from Germany)