Valkyrie

Valkyrie Meaning & Origin

About Valkyrie
The name "Valkyrie" is derived from Norse mythology and refers to a group of female figures who were believed to choose the fallen warriors on the battlefield and bring them to the afterlife. The term "Valkyrie" translates to "chooser of the slain" or "chooser of the fallen" in Old Norse. These mythical beings were associated with bravery, battle, and death, symbolizing the connection between mortal warriors and the divine realm. The name "Valkyrie" often conveys strength, power, and a sense of otherworldly guidance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Valkyrie are female.

Valkyrie Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 37.84% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V042060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 K L IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˌvælˈkiˌriə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Valkyrie in Braille

Here's how to represent Valkyrie in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Valkyrie in braille

How to Spell the Name Valkyrie in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Valkyrie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Valkyrie in sign language

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