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Hilda

American  
[hil-duh] / ˈhɪl də /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “maid of battle.”


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The Marshall Islands' President Hilda Heine cited the weight of these historical nuclear scars in criticising China's missile.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

"It is important to note that a period of time without charges being laid is not an indicator that investigations have ceased," Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner National Security Investigations Hilda Sirec said on Thursday.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

When the play begins, Willie is practicing his moves for an upcoming ballroom dance contest he has entered with his girlfriend, Hilda.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

Hilda Eke, executive director of the L.A.-based advocacy organization Dignity and Power Now, said in a statement that the ruling is a positive development in the ongoing battle for more transparency.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

They were promoting it for fall, only Hilda, as usual, was half a year ahead of time.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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