She usually fought while riding an elephant.

Medieval names female warriors. Irish baby name the meaning of this name is warrior maiden Laran. 6 th Century CE An elite Saxon female burial is discovered in Lincolnshire England. Medieval names female warriors Sadly we know too little about most of these brave warrior women who stood up to the powerful.

Protected by the Gods. Norwegian form of Old Norse Magnhildr meaning mighty in battle. Plenty of medieval names for girls fit todays top trends including Nura Merona and Nahara.

But there is a male god from Etruscan that holds this name and he is a god of war. Commonly referred to as Lady Triệu this warrior of 3 rd century Vietnam temporarily freed her homeland from Chinese rule. Aella- This Greek name derived from the word Aellô which means storm wind or whirlwind.

As always our favorite side of medieval girl names are their meanings. Old Norse legend name from the Nibelungenlied of a queen of the Valkyries composed of the elements brynja armor coat of mail and hildr battle fight hence armored warrior woman. Scandinavian form of Old Norse Brynhildr meaning armored warrior woman BRYNHILDR.

Zhao helps her father overthrow the Sui Dynasty during his campaigns Zhao formed. Armina- A German name meaning warrior maiden. The burial goods contain a knife and a shield.

Italian form of Latin Mathilda meaning mighty in battle MAGNHILD. 598 623 CE Princess Zhao Pingyang of China was the daughter of Emperor Gaozu of Tang founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty. 44 rows Many of the names in the dictionary were rare even in their times.