Birgitta

Meaning & origin

The first name Birgitta originates from the Scandinavian region and means "the exalted" or "the exalted of God". It is a female form of the name Birger and therefore has a similar meaning. The name Birgitta is particularly popular in Sweden and Finland and is often associated with Saint Birgitta of Sweden, who is considered the patron saint of Europe.

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Famous people with the first name Birgitta

• Princess Birgitta of Sweden Person
• Birgitta Ed Person
• Birgitta Ohlsson Swedish politician (Liberalerna)
• Birgitta Pettersson Person
• Birgitta Wängberg Person

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