name
Hildegard
Hildegard (name) means a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "battle stronghold," notably borne by the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen. Example: “Hildegard of Bingen composed sacred music and wrote on medicine.”
name
1
A feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "battle stronghold," notably borne by the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen.
"Hildegard of Bingen composed sacred music and wrote on medicine."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Hildegard.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ of Bingen composed sacred music and wrote on medicine.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Hildegard in the 19th century, ultimately going back to Proto-West Germanic *Hildigardu.
Rhymes for Hildegard
See all rhymes for Hildegard →Frequently asked questions
What does “Hildegard” mean?
The word “Hildegard” means a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "battle stronghold," notably borne by the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen.
How do you use “Hildegard” in a sentence?
Here is “Hildegard” used in a sentence: “Hildegard of Bingen composed sacred music and wrote on medicine.”
What part of speech is “Hildegard”?
“Hildegard” is a name.
What is the meaning of Hildegard?
"Hildegard" (name) means a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "battle stronghold," notably borne by the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen.
