Regelinda

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Gender Feminine
Usage Medieval Slavic, Medieval German, German (Modern, Rare)
Pronounced Pron. RE-ge-lin-da  [key]
Other Forms FormsRegelindis; Reglindis (German)

Meaning & History

The name appears to be Germanic, containing the name elements REGIN "advice, council" and LIND "linden tree, lime; shield (made of lime wood); gentle, soft".

This name was given to a Polish princess, Regelinda, who lived from 989 until 1014 AD and was daughter of Bolesław I Chrobry and his wife, Enmilda. She married Herman I, Margrave of Meissen.
Added 1/21/2016 by Elisheva
Edited 9/19/2020 by elbowin