Walhalla

English

Etymology

The city in South Carolina was founded by German settlers, so the name in this case is probably of German origin.
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Pronunciation

Proper noun

Walhalla

  1. A city in North Dakota, United States.
  2. A city in and the county seat of Oconee County, South Carolina, USA.
  3. A small town in Victoria, Australia.

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

New Latin, from Old Norse Valhǫll, from valr (“dead warriors”) + hǫll (“hall”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /valˈ(h)al.la/

Noun

il Walhalla m

  1. (Norse mythology) Valhalla (the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle)
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