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Huldah
How to Pronounce Huldah
Pronounced HUL-duh /ΛhΚl.dΙ/Medium
Meaning: Huldah is a Hebrew name usually glossed as 'weasel' or 'mole'. In the Hebrew Bible, Huldah is a prophetess consulted in the reign of King Josiah, one of the few named women prophets in scripture.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Huldah comes from Hebrew and is generally understood to mean 'weasel' or 'mole'. Its fame rests on the prophetess Huldah, who in the Bible authenticates a scroll of the Law during King Josiah's reforms β a rare and respected female voice in scripture.
Like many Hebrew scripture names, Huldah saw modest use among American families drawn to biblical names, peaking faintly in the early twentieth century around 1920 and fading after mid-century. It was never common β only a few dozen girls a year at most.
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Huldah (biblical)A prophetess in the Hebrew Bible, consulted during the reign of King Josiah to confirm a recovered scroll of the Law.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Huldah mean?
Huldah is of Hebrew origin and is generally understood to mean 'weasel' or 'mole'; it is the name of a prophetess in the Hebrew Bible.
How do you pronounce Huldah?
It's said HUL-duh /ΛhΚl.dΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Huldah a boy or girl name?
Huldah is used as a girl's name, following the biblical prophetess of that name.
How popular is Huldah?
Huldah has always been rare in the U.S., a biblical name most seen among earlier generations.