Inga Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Inga Name at a Glance

Name	Inga
Meaning	Diminutive of lngeborg: Ing's protection (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). Hero's daughter. A feminine diminutive of Ingeborg.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Inga Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Inga means “Diminutive of lngeborg: Ing's protection (Ing was the Norse god of peace and fertility). Hero's daughter. A feminine diminutive of Ingeborg”. 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.

Inga Name Origin

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

Is Inga a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Inga

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