Gutta

Gutta is a female variant of the name Guda and is derived from the Old Norse name Guðrún. Literally translated, the name means 'the mysterious warrior woman.'

What does the name Gutta mean?

The name Gutta, derived from Guda, has its roots in the Old Norse Guðrún. In German translation, it means 'the mysterious warrior woman' or 'the one who fights with magic' as well as 'the one who knows the secrets of the gods.' The origin of the name can be traced back to two Old High German elements: gund means 'the battle' or 'the warrior,' while runa stands for 'the secret,' 'the magic,' 'the secret sign,' 'the secret counsel,' or 'the rune.' Additionally, the Old Norse terms guð for 'the god' and rún for 'the secret,' 'the secret counsel,' 'the magic,' or 'the hidden tradition' also come from this word origin. Gutta is also considered a Yiddish variant of Jutta, which means 'the Jewess.' The name gained fame through the Kudrun saga, a German heroic epic that stands alongside the Nibelungenlied. Other variants include Gudrun, Gudrune, Gutrun, Gutrune, Gudula, Gudule, Gudila, Goedele, Guta, and Gudda.

Where does the name Gutta come from?

Gutta is a female first name of Old High German origin and means 'the mysterious warrior woman.'

How do you pronounce Gutta?

The pronunciation of Gutta is clear and concise, with a distinct division. The name is usually pronounced as 'Gut-ta' [ˈɡʊta], starting with a darker, rounded vowel. The doubling of the 't' creates a marked pause and gives the name structure, while the open 'a' provides a soft rounding. Thus, Gutta appears direct and stable – compact, clear, and with a down-to-earth sound.

When is the name day of Gutta?

Gutta celebrates her name day on January 8 and August 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Gutta is regionally varied in its distribution. Unfortunately, current statistical data for Germany is not available. In Austria, the name is particularly common in Burgenland (50.0%) and Lower Austria (50.0%). In Switzerland, Gutta can be found in Appenzell Innerrhoden (33.3%) and Thurgau (66.7%). If you are named Gutta, it would be great if you could share your home region with us to further expand the statistics.

Famous people

• Gutta Bapineedu Chowdary (film director from India)