Relindis

The first name Relindis is female and means 'the supple advisor'. Furthermore, it can also be interpreted as 'gentle advice' or 'mild decree of the gods'.

What does the name Relindis mean?

Relindis is a female first name whose meanings include 'the supple advisor' as well as 'gentle advice' or 'mild decree of the gods'. The name represents a Latinized form of the medieval Dutch variant Relinde, which is considered a short form of the Old High German name Reginlind. Its roots can be found in the Old High German language, where the first component ragin means 'advice', 'decree', 'counselor', or 'fate', and the second syllable lind stands for 'mild', 'soft', 'supple', 'gentle', or 'friendly'. A well-known bearer of the name was Regelinda, who lived in the 11th century and belonged to the Polish Piast dynasty. Through her marriage to Margrave Hermann I, she was Margravine of Meissen from 1009 until her death. Other variants of the name include Regelinde, Regelindis, Reglinde, Reglindis, Reilinde, Relinda, and Reinlinde.

Where does the name Relindis come from?

Relindis is a female first name whose origin lies in Old High German. The meaning is 'the gentle advisor'. The name is composed of the Old High German words ragin, which means 'advice', 'decree', 'counselor', 'decree (of the gods)', or 'fate', and lind, which means 'mild', 'soft', 'supple', 'gentle', or 'friendly'. Additionally, linta can also mean 'lime tree' or 'lime wood shield'. The name is prevalent in the languages German, Dutch, and Latinized.

How do you pronounce Relindis?

Re-lin-dis

Popularity

In Germany, Relindis is a rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,656th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best placement in 2010, when it ranked 2,348th. From 2010 to 2024, Relindis was used as a first name in Germany about 20 times, placing it at 8,112th. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.

Famous people

• Relindis von Maaseik (Saint Relindis)