First name Ebba - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
25. August
Meaning
The name Ebba originates from the Scandinavian language and means "the strong" or "the brave". It is especially popular in Sweden and Finland and is often given as a female first name. Ebba is also a shortened form of the name Ebbe, which was used as a male first name in Norway and Denmark during the Middle Ages. The meaning of the name perfectly fits its origin, as it is derived from the Old Norse word "ebba", which means "strength" or "power".
Famous people with the first name Ebba
- Ebba Busch (Politician)
- Ebba Andersson (cross-country skier) (Person)
- Ebba Årsjö (Swedish para-ski athlete)
- Ebba Sparre (Swedish lady-in-waiting)