"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Christian Name · Germanic/Yiddish Origin
Zelda Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Zelda
girl
Zelda means "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy", a girl's name of Germanic/Yiddish origin. The name Zelda does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Zelda is blessed in persecution — kingdom of heaven inherited, great reward awaiting, the warrior maiden who rejoices because righteousness is worth every battle.
Is Zelda 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.
Pronunciation:/ZEL-dah/
OriginGermanic/Yiddish
MeaningGray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy
What does Zelda mean?
Zelda is a girl name of Germanic/Yiddish origin meaning "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy". Zelda is the blessed warrior — and blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness.
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What does Zelda mean in the Bible?
Zelda means "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy" and is a name of Germanic/Yiddish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Zelda is the blessed warrior — and blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness. 'Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.' Zelda fights and is blessed in the fighting.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Zelda?
Zelda is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy" — not because Scripture names anyone Zelda.
"Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven."
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Which books of the Bible mention Zelda?
Zelda is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Zelda?
Zelda is blessed in persecution — kingdom of heaven inherited, great reward awaiting, the warrior maiden who rejoices because righteousness is worth every battle.
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Zelda name meaning: frequently asked questions
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.
Zelda means "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy." It is a Germanic/Yiddish name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy" — runs right through the Bible.
Germanic/Yiddish. Zelda comes into English from Germanic/Yiddish and carries the sense "Gray warrior maiden; Blessed; Happy." 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 Zelda
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Zelda?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Zelda?
You can read every verse where Zelda 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.