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    Zelda

    ZEL-dah

    Germanic/Yiddish
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy
    Origin
    Germanic/Yiddish
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Zelda does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Zelda.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1910s (0.022% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Zelda is blessed in persecution — kingdom of heaven inherited, great reward awaiting, the warrior maiden who rejoices because righteousness is worth every battle.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 5:10

      "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

    • Matthew 5:12

      "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven."

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