Hillevi
Swedish · Girl
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About the name Hillevi
The name 'Hillevi' is a Swedish feminine given name meaning "battle helmet" or "helmet of war," derived from the Old Norse elements *hildr* ("battle") and *hjalmr* ("helmet").
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Etymology
The name 'Hillevi' is a Swedish feminine given name meaning "battle helmet" or "helmet of war," derived from the Old Norse elements *hildr* ("battle") and *hjalmr* ("helmet"). It is primarily used in Swedish and Scandinavian cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained popularity in Sweden during the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a revival of Old Norse names.
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