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Name Origin

Ingeborg is a Scandinavian given name of Norse origin. It is a compound name, combining the elements 'ing' meaning 'Ing', a Norse god associated with fertility and wisdom, and 'borg' meaning 'fortress' or 'protection'. The name traditionally signifies 'protected by Ing' or 'Ing's fortress'.

scandinaviannorsemythologicalfertilitywisdomprotectionfortressfeminine

Famous People

Ingeborg Bachmann (1926-1973)

Poet and novelist

  • Won numerous literary awards
  • Considered one of the most important Austrian writers of the 20th century

Ingeborg Myhre (1967-)

Singer and musician

  • Known for her distinctive voice and experimental music
  • Represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest

Ingeborg Treuman (1921-1943)

Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II

  • Helped smuggle Jews to safety
  • Captured and executed by the Nazis