my name is Astrid
2006-12-29 09:51:56 · 12 answers · asked by dutchcutie68 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The girl's name Astrid is pronounced AS-trid. It is of Scandinavian and Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "fair, beautiful goddess". Influenced by 20th century Queen Astrid of the Belgians. Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto
2006-12-29 09:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Astrid, a 2-syllable girl's name: Astrid is a name of great strength. Someone with this name is starry, creative, out going, and smart.
Throughout different cultures it has been thought to mean:
Divine Strength
Super Strength
Star
Love
Originating from many countries and ethnic backgrounds, for example:
Swedish – a modern form of an earlier name ÁSTRÍÐR.
Norwegian
German
Armenian
Greek
Old Norse
(Related derivatives of the name include: Astera, Astred, Asta, and Astyr)
2006-12-29 11:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by Puck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your name originates from the old Norse 'God' and 'stength' or 'fair'.
The name of the wife of St Olaf. Princess Astrid of Sweden who became Queen of Belgium (1905 - 1935), a very popular lady, was killed in a motor accident.
Other meanings are: star, super strength, divine strength
The meaning of Astrid
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Divine strength.
Origin: Norse
Meaning: Divine strength.
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Godly strength. Derived from Germanic compounds meaning divine strength, or divine beauty. Astrid has been used by Norway's royal families for hundreds of years. Famous bearers: King Olaf I's mother; the Swedish wife of King Olaf II.
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Divine strength.
Origin: Teutonic
Meaning: Impulsive.
I hope this is of some help have a safe and happy new year.
2006-12-29 18:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by vampire_crazy2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astrid Meaning
2016-11-07 06:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by ledebuhr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divine Beauty
2006-12-29 09:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Flower Aster
2006-12-29 09:54:40 · answer #6 · answered by kritikos43 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Astrid means God's Strength and it is Scandinavian. If you don't believe me check www.babynames.com
2006-12-29 18:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by *=D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This came from dictionary.com, using encyclopedia section.
"Astrid is a given name of North Germanic origin. It comes from Old Norse Ásfríðr (Divine Beauty), from áss (god) + fríðr (beautiful)."
2006-12-29 10:03:51 · answer #8 · answered by glassteel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This name was born by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, the author of 'Pippi Longstocking'
http://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?nmd=n&terms=astrid
2006-12-29 09:54:36 · answer #9 · answered by Sir Alex 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a Scandinavian name and it means divine strength. nice name by the way!
2006-12-29 11:35:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋