Kunigunde
/K-AH-N-IH-G-AH-N-D-EH/
Brave in battle, from the Germanic kuni (bold, royal, kin) and gund (war, battle), a name of the warrior maiden. It honours an eleventh-century empress and saint of the Holy Roman Empire, casting the bearer as valiant and high-born, courage joined to imperial sanctity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Kunigunde is a Christian girl name of German origin, meaning “Brave in battle, from the Germanic kuni (bold, royal, kin) and gund (war, battle), a name of the warrior maiden. It honours an eleventh-century empress and saint of the Holy Roman Empire, casting the bearer as valiant and high-born, courage joined to imperial sanctity.”.
Kunigunde is a girl's name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Brave in battle, from the Germanic kuni (bold, royal, kin) and gund (war, battle), a name of the warrior maiden. It honours an eleventh-century empress and saint of the Holy Roman Empire, casting the bearer as valiant and high-born, courage joined to imperial sanctity." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among German, European families, Kunigunde carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Kunigunde
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Kunigunde lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Kunigunde's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Kunigunde's saint & feast day →What does Kunigunde's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kunigunde resonates in either tradition.
Kunigunde's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kunigunde's full reading →
Does Kunigunde go with your family's names?
Kunigunde breaks into 9 sounds: /K-AH-N-IH-G-AH-N-D-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Kunigunde sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Kunigunde beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kunigunde — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Kunigunde
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Kunigunde
What does the name Kunigunde mean?
Kunigunde means "Brave in battle, from the Germanic kuni (bold, royal, kin) and gund (war, battle), a name of the warrior maiden. It honours an eleventh-century empress and saint of the Holy Roman Empire, casting the bearer as valiant and high-born, courage joined to imperial sanctity.." It is a girl name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Kunigunde a boy or girl name?
Kunigunde is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Kunigunde?
Kunigunde is of German origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among German, European families.
Is Kunigunde a Christian name?
Yes. Kunigunde is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of German origin.
What does Kunigunde mean in German?
Kunigunde originates from German, where it means "Brave in battle, from the Germanic kuni (bold, royal, kin) and gund (war, battle), a name of the warrior maiden. It honours an eleventh-century empress and saint of the Holy Roman Empire, casting the bearer as valiant and high-born, courage joined to imperial sanctity.."
What are common nicknames for Kunigunde?
Common short forms of Kunigunde include Kuni.
What is the numerology of Kunigunde?
Kunigunde has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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