Cristalda

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Gender Feminine
Usage Folklore, Popular Culture

Meaning & History

A dithematic name formed from the Greek name element christos "anointed" and the Germanic name element wald "to rule".

This name is known in southern Italy for a popular tale: "The legend of Cristalda and Pizzomunno", a tragic love story which inspired also a song by Max Gazzè.
Added 2/13/2018 by Garsenda
Edited 12/24/2022 by Mike C, Frollein Gladys and elbowin