Hulda as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hulda

What is the meaning of the name Hulda ?

The baby name Hulda is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈhʊldə/ or /ˈhʌldə/ (HUL-dah); Hebrew: /χulˈda/ (Khul-dah).

Hulda is Hebrew in Origin.

Hulda is a feminine name with layered roots in Hebrew and the North Germanic languages. As Huldah in the Hebrew Bible, it belongs to the prophetess consulted during King Josiah’s reforms; the Hebrew word likely means “weasel” or “mole,” an animal-term common in ancient names. In Old Norse, hulda denotes “hidden; secrecy,” while later Scandinavian huld conveys “gracious,” “kind,” or “beloved,” giving the name a softer, affectionate sense across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.

Use is attested in Jewish and Christian communities and saw a strong 19th‑century revival in Scandinavia, spreading to North America with immigrants; it peaked in the United States in the late 1800s before fading into vintage rarity. Variants and related forms include Huldah/Chuldah (Hebrew), Hulde (German), and the folkloric Holda/Holle; pet forms such as Huldi or Huldy appear in older records. Note that Hulda is distinct from Hilda, which derives from a Germanic element meaning “battle.”