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Christian Name · Germanic Origin
Matilda Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Matilda
girl
Matilda means "Mighty in battle", a girl's name of Germanic origin. The name Matilda does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Matilda celebrates mighty spiritual strength — the battle-ready faith that stands firm in God's power.
Is Matilda in the Bible?
No — the name Matilda does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Mighty in battle", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Matilda.
Pronunciation:/mah-TIL-dah/
OriginGermanic
MeaningMighty in battle
What does Matilda mean?
Matilda is a girl name of Germanic origin meaning "Mighty in battle". Matilda derives from Germanic roots meaning 'mighty in battle.' Scripture teaches that the Christian life involves spiritual warfare — and that God equips His people for battle.
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What does Matilda mean in the Bible?
Matilda means "Mighty in battle" and is a name of Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Matilda derives from Germanic roots meaning 'mighty in battle.' Scripture teaches that the Christian life involves spiritual warfare — and that God equips His people for battle. Deborah led Israel to military victory, and Jael defeated the enemy general with decisive courage.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Matilda?
Matilda is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Mighty in battle" — not because Scripture names anyone Matilda.
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Which books of the Bible mention Matilda?
Matilda is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Matilda?
Matilda celebrates mighty spiritual strength — the battle-ready faith that stands firm in God's power.
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What names are related to Matilda?
Names like Matilda
Other Germanic biblical names that share the spirit of "Mighty in battle" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Everard
"Brave boar; Strong as a boar"
boy
Ulric
"Wolf ruler; Power of the wolf"
boy
Willa
"Resolute protector; Determined guardian"
girl
William
"Resolute protector; Strong-willed warrior"
boy
Emery
"Industrious leader; Brave power"
unisex
Emmeline
"Industrious; Hardworking"
girl
Willa
"Resolute protector; Determined guardian"
girl
Willa
"Resolute protection; Determined guardian"
girl
Names that pair well with Matilda
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Everard
boy
"Brave boar; Strong as a boar"
Matilda & Everard
Alaric
boy
"All-powerful ruler; Noble ruler"
Matilda & Alaric
Alaric
boy
"Noble ruler; All-powerful ruler"
Matilda & Alaric
Alaric
boy
"Ruler of all; Noble leader"
Matilda & Alaric
Emeric
boy
"Power; Ruler of work"
Matilda & Emeric
Emery
unisex
"Industrious leader; Brave power"
Matilda & Emery
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Matilda name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Matilda does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Mighty in battle", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Matilda.
Matilda means "Mighty in battle." It is a Germanic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Mighty in battle" — runs right through the Bible.
Germanic. Matilda comes into English from Germanic and carries the sense "Mighty in battle." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Matilda
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Matilda?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Matilda?
You can read every verse where Matilda appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.