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Name Origin

Birgitta is a Scandinavian given name, primarily of Swedish and Norwegian origin. It is a feminine form of the Old Norse name Birgitr, which means 'strong, powerful, or exalted one'. The name combines the elements 'bjarga' (meaning 'help' or 'protect') and 'gítr' (meaning 'divine' or 'powerful').

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Famous People

Saint Birgitta of Sweden (1303-1373)

Saint and mystic

  • Founded the Order of the Most Holy Saviour (Brigittines)
  • Known for her visions and revelations
  • Canonized by the Catholic Church in 1349

Birgitta Trotzig (1928-2011)

Swedish author

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (2004)
  • Known for her novels and short stories exploring existential themes