An Old English feminine name, also spelled Aelswith or Æthelswith, borne by historical figures including an Anglo-Saxon queen.
From Old English 'æthel' (noble) + 'swīth' (strong), meaning 'noble strength,' a common naming pattern in Anglo-Saxon nobility.
Alswith was the name of Alfred the Great's mother, and she played a crucial role in his education and his later success defending England against Viking invasions—yet most history books barely mention her.
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