First name Hekla - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Scandinavian - Icelandic
Nameday
Meaning
Hekla is a feminine name from Icelandic and broader Scandinavian tradition. It comes from the Icelandic term for a “hooded cloak,” a reference to the Hekla volcano in southern Iceland, whose peak is frequently hidden by cloud cover. The volcano that inspired the name remains active today.
Famous people with the first name Hekla
- Hekla Stålstrenga (Person)