Astrid (disambiguation) facts for kids

Astrid is a popular girl's name, often meaning "divinely beautiful" or "divine strength." It comes from Old Norse, a language spoken by Vikings long ago. Many different things, places, and even technologies are named Astrid!

Places Named Astrid

Astrid the Asteroid

• 1128 Astrid is the name of a small rocky object that orbits the Sun. It's called an asteroid and is found in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists discovered this asteroid in 1929.

Astrid Park in Brussels

• Astrid Park is a lovely green space in Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. It's a place where people can relax, play, and enjoy nature in the middle of the city.

Technology and Science Called Astrid

Astrid To-Do List App

• Astrid (application) was a popular app that helped people organize their tasks and remember what they needed to do. It was like a digital checklist for your daily life.

Astrid Satellites for Science

• Astrid (satellite) refers to two small scientific satellites built by Sweden. These satellites, named Astrid-1 and Astrid-2, were sent into space to study Earth's upper atmosphere and the aurora (the beautiful northern and southern lights).

ASTRID Particle Ring

• ASTRID is a special machine located in Aarhus, Denmark. It's a research particle storage ring, which means it's used by scientists to study tiny particles and how they behave. It helps us understand the building blocks of everything around us.

Other Uses of the Name Astrid

Astrid the Band

• Astrid (band) is a music group from the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. They are known for their indie-pop and rock music.

Astrid the Ship

• Astrid was a beautiful tall ship, a type of sailing vessel with two masts. It was used for training young sailors.

Astrid Train Station

• Astrid (Antwerp premetro station) is a station in the underground train network of Antwerp, a city in Belgium. It helps people travel around the city easily.

Astrid TV Show

• Astrid et Raphaëlle is a popular French-Belgian crime drama TV series. In some countries, it's simply known as Astrid. It's about a detective and a forensic expert who solve mysteries together.

Astrid in Music

• The name Astrid has also appeared in music. A singer named Ameerah used Astrid as an early stage name. Also, the musician Glaive released a song titled "Astrid" in 2020.

Astrid the Fictional Starship

• In the video games Ground Control and Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus, Astrid is the name of a fictional starship. It's a spaceship that travels through the galaxy in the game's story.

See also

In Spanish: Astrid para niños

• SNCF Class BB 36000 or Astride, a locomotive