Gertruda

Gender: Female
Origin: Polish
Meaning: Spear Strength

What is the meaning of the name Gertruda?

The name Gertruda is primarily a female name of Polish origin that means Spear Strength.

The name Gertruda is of German origin and is a variation of the name Gertrude. It means “spear of strength” or “strong spear” from the Germanic elements “ger” (spear) and “þruþ” (strength). This name was popular among royalty and nobility in the Middle Ages, and it has been borne by saints and royalty throughout history. The name is associated with qualities of strength, protection, and resilience.

Different Spellings of the name Gertruda:

The name Gertruda, stemming from the more widely recognized Gertrude, has several variations in spelling across different cultures and languages. Here are some of the different spellings:

1. Gertrude (English, German)
2. Gertrud (German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian)
3. Gertrúd (Hungarian)
4. Geertruida (Dutch)
5. Gertrudes (Portuguese)
6. Gertruda (Polish, Slavic)
7. Geertrui (Dutch)
8. Gertraud (German)
9. Gertraude (German)
10. Gertrūda (Latvian)
11. Gjertrud (Norwegian)
12. Jartrud (Scandinavian variant)

These variations reflect the name’s adaptation to different linguistic and cultural contexts, while maintaining its core meaning and essence.

How to write the name Gertruda in Japanese?

The name Gertruda can be transcribed into Japanese using Katakana, a script commonly used for foreign names and words. In Katakana, Gertruda would be written as ゲルトルーダ (Gerutorūda). Each syllable in the name is represented by a corresponding Katakana character.