Valkyrie

Gender Feminine
Usage Various (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. VAL-ki-ree(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means "chooser of the slain", derived from Old Norse valr "the slain" and kyrja "chooser". In Norse myth the Valkyries were maidens who led heroes killed in battle to Valhalla.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesValquíria(Portuguese)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024