It is a name of Germanic origin that derives from Aldewara and is composed of ald, which means old, respectable, eminent (it is also the root of Old in English), and war, wise. It is a resounding and sweet name at the same time as Alan , however this is the perfect name for a lady.
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What is the meaning of the name Aldara?
Aldara, is a name that has been used a lot in Galicia, because there the name was popular in the figure of Doña Aldara Eriz, who was a powerful and noble lady in Galicia in the 10th century, she was married to Count Gutier Menéndez and She was the one that founded the Monasteries of San Salvador Celanova and Santa María de Vilanova, in Vilanova dos infantes.
She was also the mother of the illustrious Saint Rosendo Abad, who was the founder of several Monasteries of bishops of Mondoñedo and Viceroy of the Asturian King Leonés Odón II.
Meaning of name Aldara
The names of Aldara and Ilduara, have been known for time as variants of the same name, that is why Santa Aldara and Santa Ilduara refer to the same person. There are new studies that affirm that they are names that different etymologies, so that is why ilduara comes from Hildewara, formed by the elements hild, which means warrior and war, wise.
What does the name Aldara mean?
Currently in Galicia the name of Aldara has become popular again and is being used again very often as a regional name, not because it is a completely Galician name, but because it is a great Galician tradition.
Santoral of Aldara
The festivities of Santa Aldara are celebrated on December 20.
Aldara name in various languages
It only has Aldoara as a variant.
Diminutives of Aldara
A single diminutive is known:
- Alda
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