Astrid

American  

[as-trid, ahs-tree] / ˈæs trɪd, ˈɑs tri /

noun

1. a first name: from Scandinavian, meaning “divine strength.”

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Example Sentences

Her brother, Victor, and sister-in-law, Astrid, refer to her as Aunt Rant—Auntie, er, Maim would also work well as a nickname—and thus are reluctant to let her spend much time with the one person in the world she unequivocally adores: their 6-year-old son, Nathan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Astrid and Pierre-Marie, a couple in their 30s, came a few days before Valentine's Day to "promise each other the most important things".

From Barron's

"Before the wedding, we wanted a place that had meaning. On this channel, our vows felt more genuine," said Astrid.

From Barron's

"We’re in a period where we zero in on what's essential. You can feel it in the shows," added Astrid Faguer, fashion journalist at Les Echos newspaper.

From Barron's

A 19-year-old student, called Astrid, who was on the train at the time, told the BBC Mr Crean was a "hero" for his actions.

From BBC