The baby name Gertraud is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Gehr-trowd".
Gertraud is Germanic in Origin.
Gertraud is a German name that means "spear strength" or "spear maiden". It is a variant of the name Gertrude, which was popularized by Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, a 7th-century abbess and patron saint of cats. The name Gertraud was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s in Germany, but has since declined in popularity. It is a rare name in English-speaking countries.
Gertraud is a feminine name and is pronounced as "GEHR-trowt" in German. The name is composed of two elements: "ger" meaning "spear" and "traud" meaning "strength" or "maiden". The name has several variations including Gertrud, Gertruda, Gertrudis, and Gertruida. It is also sometimes spelled with a "t" at the end, as Gertraut.
The name Gertraud has its origins in Germanic mythology, where the spear was a symbol of strength and power. It was a popular name among Germanic tribes and was later adopted by Christians as a saint's name. Today, the name is still used in Germany and other German-speaking countries, but is not as common as it once was. Despite its decline in popularity, Gertraud remains a strong and meaningful name for those who choose to use it.