Inga
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Inga
Inga means "meadow" or "pasture" and derives from Old Norse "engi," reflecting its Scandinavian linguistic roots.
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Etymology
Inga means "meadow" or "pasture" and derives from Old Norse "engi," reflecting its Scandinavian linguistic roots. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and Germanic regions, with historical prominence in Nordic cultures and some adoption in Jewish communities as a variant of Inge.
Inga currently ranks #9,714 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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