Huldah

Huldah is a Hebrew name derived from the root meaning weasel or mole, reflecting the ancient Semitic practice of drawing personal names from animals. In the Hebrew Bible, Huldah was a prophetess active during the reign of King Josiah in the seventh century BCE, consulted when the Book of the Law was discovered in the Temple; her words helped trigger a major religious reformation in Judah. The name was occasionally used among English-speaking Protestants from the Reformation onward, when Old Testament names gained broader popularity. Hulda is a common variant found in Scandinavian and German traditions.