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Isolde
ih-SOHLD
Isolde (name) means a female given name, best known from the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde. Example: “Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde" is based on the old Celtic legend.”
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A female given name, best known from the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde.
"Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde" is based on the old Celtic legend."
How to use Isolde
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA romantic-sounding name most associated with the legendary tragic heroine of Tristan and Isolde.
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Etymology
From German Isolde, itself derived from the older Celtic/Germanic name Iseult.
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What does “Isolde” mean?
The word “Isolde” means a female given name, best known from the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde. In plain terms, a romantic-sounding name most associated with the legendary tragic heroine of Tristan and Isolde.
How do you pronounce “Isolde”?
“Isolde” is pronounced ih-SOHLD (/ɪˈsoʊld(ə)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Isolde” in a sentence?
Here is “Isolde” used in a sentence: “Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde" is based on the old Celtic legend.”
What part of speech is “Isolde”?
“Isolde” is a name.
Where does the word “Isolde” come from?
The word “Isolde” comes from Germanic. From German Isolde, itself derived from the older Celtic/Germanic name Iseult.
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