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    Zelda

    ZEL-dah

    Meaning

    Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy

    Germanic/Yiddish origin · Girl

    What it points to

    Zelda is blessed in persecution — kingdom of heaven inherited, great reward awaiting, the warrior maiden who rejoices because righteousness is worth every battle.

    Verses · King James Version

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

    Matthew 5:10

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

    Matthew 5:12

    Most used in the 1910s (US records)

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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