Belinda
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
|
Belinda |
|
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Belinda |
The name Belinda is a common female first name of unknown meaning. It could be a combination of Italian bella "beautiful" with either, "Be-Linda" of Spanish origins for Beautiful, Germanic lind "serpent" or linde "soft, tender". Therefore, it is often interpreted as "beautiful serpent", though its meaning and origins are still contested. Serpents have long been used in ritual to induce visions. (e.g. Temple of the Oracle at Delphi, Ancient Celts.) The serpent's traditional meaning was very positive and powerful. Hence the Celtic meaning of Belinda: "enchanting beauty." Several books of given name etymology define "Belinda" to mean "serpent, symbol of wisdom and immortality." It is not known in what belief system a serpent symbolizes wisdom and immortality.
It can refer to:
Politics:
- Belinda Stronach is a Liberal Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons.
- Justice Belinda Ang is a judge of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
Fictional Characters:
- Belinda is the name of a fictional character in Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock.
- Belinda is an Italian comic book character created by Guido Crepax.
- Belinda (Edgeworth novel), a novel by Maria Edgeworth
- Belinda Peacock a minor recurring character in the British soap, Eastenders.
Entertainment:
- Belinda Peregrin - a Mexican singer and actress.
- Belinda Carlisle - the lead vocalist for the rock & roll band The Go-Go's and also a solo artist.
- Belinda - a 1981 single by British band Eurythmics.
Sports:
- Belinda Cordwell is a former tennis player from New Zealand.
