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Harpa

Quick answerHarpa means "harp" in Old Norse and Icelandic, derived from the Proto-Germanic word for the stringed instrument.

Norse · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,646
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2018
Syllables2
OriginNorse
LanguageOld Norse
CultureScandinavian
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#48

Popularity over time

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

About the name Harpa

Harpa means "harp" in Old Norse and Icelandic, derived from the Proto-Germanic word for the stringed instrument.

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Etymology

Harpa means "harp" in Old Norse and Icelandic, derived from the Proto-Germanic word for the stringed instrument. The name is used primarily in Iceland and Scandinavian countries, with historical roots in Norse culture and Viking-era naming traditions.

Harpa currently ranks #4,646 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.

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