Birta
Old Norse · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Birta
Birta is an Icelandic feminine given name meaning "bright" or "shining," derived from the Old Norse word *bjǫrt* (neuter of *bjartr*).
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Etymology
Birta is an Icelandic feminine given name meaning "bright" or "shining," derived from the Old Norse word *bjǫrt* (neuter of *bjartr*). It is used primarily in Iceland and among Scandinavian-influenced cultures, with no strong religious association; historically, it appears in medieval Icelandic sagas as a poetic term for light.
Birta currently ranks #3,419 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1945.
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