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Leopolda as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leopolda

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The baby name Leopolda is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-oh-POHL-duh (English: /li.oʊˈpoʊldə/; Italian: /leˈɔpolda/; Spanish: /le.oˈpolða/).

Leopolda is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: LEE-oh-POHL-duh (English: /li.oʊˈpoʊldə/; Italian: /leˈɔpolda/; Spanish: /le.oˈpolða/)

What is the meaning of the name Leopolda ?

The baby name Leopolda is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-oh-POHL-duh (English: /li.oʊˈpoʊldə/; Italian: /leˈɔpolda/; Spanish: /le.oˈpolða/).

Leopolda is Germanic in Origin.

Leopolda is the feminine form of the Germanic name Leopold, built from Old High German liut “people” and bald “bold, brave,” giving the sense “bold among the people” or “brave of the people.” It traveled through Latinized court records as Leopoldus, with Leopolda used in Romance and Central European languages; usage is strongest in German- and Italian-speaking regions, with occasional appearance in Spanish.

The name gained visibility via the medieval cult of Saint Leopold III of Babenberg and later Habsburg rulers named Leopoldo/Leopold, which encouraged feminine forms in Catholic aristocratic circles. Notable is Archduchess Maria Leopoldina (Portuguese Leopoldina), Empress of Brazil, whose fame promoted related variants in Lusophone lands. Common variants include Leopoldine (French/German) and Leopoldina (Portuguese, Spanish, German); diminutives and nicknames include Poldi, Polda, and Lea. Today Leopolda feels rare and vintage, carrying an elegant yet resilient sound.

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Leopolda – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,166 18 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,400 47 9,415

Leopolda is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:

BO
CL
CO
GT
HR

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Leopolda is predominantly a girl's name.
Leopolda is a 4 syllable name, pronounced LEE-oh-POHL-duh (English: /li.oʊˈpoʊldə/; Italian: /leˈɔpolda/; Spanish: /le.oˈpolða/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Leopoldina, Leopoldine, Léopoldine and Poldi (diminutive).
Across languages, Leopolda has these equivalents: Leopold (male), Leopoldo (male), Léopold (French male), Leopoldus (Latin).