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Anne-Berit

Quick answerAnne-Berit is a compound name combining 'Anne,' from the Hebrew *Hannah* meaning "grace" or "favor," and 'Berit,' a Scandinavian short form of *Birgitta* (from Irish *Brigid*), meaning "exalted one" or "strength." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, especially Norway and Sweden, with no specific religious…

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#605
TrendVintage
Peak year1953
Syllables
OriginScandinavian
LanguageNorwegian/Swedish
CultureScandinavian
ReligionChristianity
Letters10
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#605

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Anne-Berit

Anne-Berit is a compound name combining 'Anne,' from the Hebrew *Hannah* meaning "grace" or "favor," and 'Berit,' a Scandinavian short form of *Birgitta* (from Irish *Brigid*), meaning "exalted one" or "strength." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, especially Norway and Sweden, with no specific religious affiliation beyond Christian naming traditions, and gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

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Etymology

Anne-Berit is a compound name combining 'Anne,' from the Hebrew *Hannah* meaning "grace" or "favor," and 'Berit,' a Scandinavian short form of *Birgitta* (from Irish *Brigid*), meaning "exalted one" or "strength." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, especially Norway and Sweden, with no specific religious affiliation beyond Christian naming traditions, and gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

Anne-Berit currently ranks #605 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.

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