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; cf. Valkyrie ( def. )) + hǫll hall

Example Sentences

Quality issues have been fixed, headcount has been rightsized and the Valhalla launch is on time, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

"Going out early was one of the best things they've done – and I'm amazed it took so long to do it," said Wilson, who played in Europe’s 2008 defeat in Valhalla.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

A brave death entitles them—at least the heroes—to a seat in Valhalla, one of the halls in Asgard, but there too they must look forward to final defeat and destruction.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton