Hedvig
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hedvig
Hedvig derives from the Germanic elements "hed" (battle) and "wig" (war), meaning "battle warrior" or "fighter in battle." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Denmark, and has historical significance in medieval European nobility, including Saint Hedwig of Silesia (13th century).
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Etymology
Hedvig derives from the Germanic elements "hed" (battle) and "wig" (war), meaning "battle warrior" or "fighter in battle." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Denmark, and has historical significance in medieval European nobility, including Saint Hedwig of Silesia (13th century).
Hedvig currently ranks #3,883 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1896.
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