Stranger, army warrior
Pronunciation: WAH-lur
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Walter is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Stranger". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: WAH-lur. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Βάλτερ
παράγεται από το λατινικό, σημαίνει: πρωτότοκος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
WAH-lur
IPA
/ˈwɔːltər/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Saint Walburga of Heidenheim, also known as Walburga of Quent, was an Anglo-Saxon princess and a Benedictine abbess. She was the daughter of King Witta of Kent and Saint Eanfled of Deira. Walburga is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. She was born around 670 AD and died on 25 February 717 AD.
670-717 AD
Saint Walter of Bouxais was a French bishop and confessor. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Walter was born in the 11th century and was a monk at the Abbey of Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire. He was appointed Bishop of Bouxais in 1081 AD. Walter is known for his miracles and was canonized in 1224 AD.
11th century-1224 AD
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Translations
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Walter
origin from Germanic, means: firstborn
ולטער
מקור השם: עברי, ערבי; פירוש: ראשית, ראש, ראשון; תיאור: שם גבר
Βάλτερ
παράγεται από το λατινικό, σημαίνει: πρωτότοκος
Walter
origo a Germanico, significat: primogenitus
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