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The Name Birgit - Origin and Meaning of Birgit
  



The Name Birgit - Origin and Meaning of Birgit


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Birgit

Irish

Usage of the Name Birgit

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German

Meaning of the Name Birgit

The name Birgit is a Scandinavian form of Bridget.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Birgit Nilsson (1918 - 2005), a Swedish opera singer; Birgit Sadolin (born 1933), a Danish actress; Birgit Schuurman, known as Birgit (born 1977), a Dutch singer and actress; Birgit Minichmayr (born 1977), an Austrian actress.

Names Related to Birgit

Refer to the list of names related to Bridget.
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