Zelda

Zelda Meaning & Origin

About Zelda
The name Zelda is of Yiddish origin and is derived from the name Selda, which means "blessed" or "happy." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of joy, good fortune, and prosperity. Zelda is often associated with creativity and intelligence, as well as a sense of adventure and independence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zelda are female.

Zelda Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.61% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLT
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 L D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɛldə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zelda in Braille

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

The name Zelda in braille

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

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

The name Zelda in sign language

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