Surname

Saalfeld

“field”

Saalfeld is a surname from Old High German. It is used in German.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Saalfeld goes back to Old High German Salauelda, meaning “field.”

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Where it comes from

Saalfeld comes from Old High German.

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How it developed

From Old High German Salauelda, built from German Saale + Feld (“field”).

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