Hedvig name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: Scandinavian, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hedvig he(d)-vig
Meaning: Fight, Battle and War
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What does Hedvig mean?

The rare and classic girl name Hedvig is of Old High German and Germanic origin, Hedvig means "Fight, Battle or War" is largely used in Scandinavian, Norwegian, Danish, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish and Faroese.

Hedvig is variation of quintessential vintage and darling Hedwig. Hedwig is German form of Hadwig. Meaning of Hedwig is Fight and Battle has its origin in Old High German and Germanic.

How do I pronounce Hedvig?

he(d)-vig is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Hedvig.

Variants of Hedvig

Haduwig, Hedviga, Hedwig, Hadwig, Edvige, Hetty, Helvig, Harriet, Heilwig

How popular is the name Hedvig?

Hedvig is an uncommon baby name in United States, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 1917. Hedvig is a common name in Hungary and Sweden while somewhat familiar name in Norway, Denmark, Finland and Namibia.

As per our findings, over 7000 babies have been bestowed Hedvig around the globe.

YearRankBirths
191737137
191537966
191325407
189915965
189815026
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Facts

Hedvig in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0075
Finland0001958
Sweden3231103062
Norway328621271
Denmark304600

Numerological aspects of Hedvig

Relationships make you feel trapped. You are a man of your word and it's where your credibility comes from. Your expression number reveals what you are best at and that would be successful businessmen, self-made millionaire, influencer, weird artist, or politician. People see you as an exceptional human being because of your determination and fearless attitude. You lack self-confidence and self-reliance.

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Sibling Names for Hedvig

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Famous people named Hedvig

  • Hedvig Taube, Swedish courtier and countess
  • Hedvig Sophia of Sweden, eldest child of Charles XI of Sweden and Ulrike Eleonore of Denmark
  • Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht, Swedish poet, feminist and salon hostess
  • Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp, was Queen of Sweden and Norway as the wife of King Charles XIII and II
  • Hedvig Lindahl, Swedish professional football goalkeeper
  • Hedvig Malina, ethnic Hungarian woman from Horné Mýto, Slovakia
  • Hedvig Karakas, Hungarian athlete who competed in judo
  • Writer Hedvig Blidberg, famous for video Frit�nkaren

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