Definitions

1. noun

A female given name, originally Germanic, derived from the German words ‘maht’ (strength) and ‘hild’ (battle).

“The protagonist in Roald Dahl’s novel, ‘Matilda’, is a brilliant and kind girl.”

2. proper noun

A specific person’s name, such as a historical figure, a character in a story, or a member of a royal family.

“Queen Matilda, the wife of Henry I of England, played a significant role in English history.”