Birgitta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Birgitta Name at a Glance

Name	Birgitta
Meaning	A variant of Bridget, meaning the high one or strength. Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbess Brigid )known as St Bridget or St Bride) founded Ireland's first women's religious community.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Birgitta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Birgitta means “A variant of Bridget, meaning the high one or strength. Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbess Brigid )known as St Bridget or St Bride) founded Ireland's first women's religious community”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Birgitta Name Origin

Our database records Birgitta under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Birgitta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Birgitta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Birgitta

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