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Helga Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "helga" is "holy, blessed", and is used often for "girls".

Name
helga
Meaning
holy, blessed
Pronunciation
hel-guh
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Helga Name Details

Helga is a feminine name of Old Norse origin. It was derived from the Old Norse elements 'heilagr' meaning 'holy' and 'geirr' meaning 'spear'. In Norse mythology, Helga was also the name of a Valkyrie, a female figure who chose who would die in battle and brought the fallen warriors to the afterlife. The name Helga gained popularity in Scandinavia and other Germanic countries during the Viking Age and has remained in use since then.

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