Ingela
Old Norse · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ingela
Ingela is a Scandinavian diminutive form of Ingrid, derived from the Old Norse elements "Ing" (a Germanic fertility god) and "fríðr" (beautiful), meaning "beautiful Ing" or "Ing's beauty." The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, with roots in Norse paganism that were later adopted into Christian Scandinavian societies.
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Etymology
Ingela is a Scandinavian diminutive form of Ingrid, derived from the Old Norse elements "Ing" (a Germanic fertility god) and "fríðr" (beautiful), meaning "beautiful Ing" or "Ing's beauty." The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, with roots in Norse paganism that were later adopted into Christian Scandinavian societies.
Ingela currently ranks #1,233 in the United States as a girl's name.
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