Valhalla

American  

[val-hal-uh, vahl-hah-luh] / vælˈhæl ə, vɑlˈhɑ lə /

Also Valhall

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the hall of Odin into which the souls of heroes slain in battle and others who have died bravely are received.

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Valhalla British  

/ ˈvælhæl, vælˈhæl, vælˈhælə /

noun

1. Norse myth the great hall of Odin where warriors who die as heroes in battle dwell eternally

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Valhalla Cultural  

1. In Norse mythology, a dwelling in Asgard, the Norse heaven, reserved for the souls of those who died heroic deaths.

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Etymology

Origin of Valhalla

First recorded in 1760–70; Latinized form of Old Norse Valhǫll, from val(r) “the slain in battle, slaughter” (cognate with Old English wæl; Valkyrie ( def. ) ) + hǫll hall

Example Sentences

A precocious talent who burst on the scene in 2006, Kim was the spark-plug of the 2008 US Ryder Cup team that beat Europe at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

However, after the recent profit warning, focus was on commentary regarding the launch of its Valhalla car and anticipated near-term improvements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

In this regard, the bank notes Valhalla deliveries started in October and the company targets sales of around 500 units next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Now it’s sending him off to Valhalla, wherever that takes Abel Tesfaye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

He will be waiting for you in Valhalla, and there you will drink and fight and feast and battle, with Odin as your leader.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman