Inga name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 21st, 2023

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Old Norse

Usage: English, English, German, Scandinavian, Nordic, Russian, Polish, Faroese, Old Norse, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Old DanishOld SwedishFinnish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Inga

i-nga

Meaning: He who is Foremost, Beautiful, Ingeborg and Powerful

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What does Inga mean?
Variations of Inga
How popular is Inga?
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Similar Names to Inga
Sibling Names for Inga
Famous People Named Inga
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What does Inga mean?

Meaning of Inga is God of Peace and Prosperity, Beautiful, Ingeborg or Powerful used for both boys and girls and is used in Danish, Russian, German, Norwegian, Greenlandic, Swedish, Old Norse, Polish, Icelandic, English, Nordic, Faroese, Old DanishOld SwedishFinnish and Scandinavian has its origin in Old Norse and Old High German.

Inga is a form of prevalent Inge. Inge is version of desirable and ceaseless Inga. Inge is short version of IngeborgIngeborg. Inge is equivalent of Inga in German language. Also Inge is form of Ingi in Swedish language.

Meaning of Inge is He who is Foremost and Under the Protection of the God Ing has its origin in Old High German and Old Norse. Inga is a shortened form of Ingrid.

Ingrid is a form of Ingríðr. Renowned and Venerable Ingrid is originated from German and Old Norse, Ingrid means "Fair, Composition and Meadow". Inga is short form of Ingeborg. Ingeborg is variant form of Ingiborg.

Ingeborg's meaning is Under the Protection of the God Ing and Composition has its origin in Old Norse and Old High German.

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How do I pronounce Inga?

Two syllabled Inga is pronounced as i-nga. The other ways to say the name is in-ga.

Variants of Inga

Ing, Inge, Ingvar, *Ingwaz, Ingi, Ingeberg

Names that rhyme with Inga

How popular is the name Inga?

In United States, Inga was once a common name since emerging in 1880 it has been given to over 4015 babies. When at its peak in 1889,. However after 139 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Moreover, the moniker has been to Inga is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1961 (2015) in its 16 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

Over 119 babies in England and Wales have been named Inga. Also, it appeared first time in 1979 on baby girl names list of France.

But Inga is a popular baby name in Russia where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Sweden, Germany, Georgia, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Belarus and Denmark.

At least, 200000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	5752	21
2017	4547	30
2016	6357	19
2015	5807	22
2014	5435	24

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Inga in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	8	174	80
	0	0	0	4522
	0	3	11051	14816
	0	3	1444	2773
	0	0	6212	0

What numbers say about Inga?

When it comes to love, you are the jealous partner with a low self-confidence. If you can buy it with money, it means it's cheap. Instead of letting your past pull you back, travel to your future and focus on making plans on how to realize your goals. You only need the right ones to be content in life. And you are right. Quit whatever's making you unhappy and disturb the balance in your life, so you can feel alive.

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Sibling Names for Inga

Looking for the perfect name for your baby girl? Consider naming her Inga, a beautiful and unique name with Scandinavian roots. If you're looking for inspiration for sibling names to pair with Inga, check out our list below. From classic to modern choices, we've got you covered!

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Famous people named Inga

Inga Abitova, Russian long-distance runner,
Inga Kožarenoka, female javelin thrower from Latvia
Inga Lovise Tusvik, Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party and later the Liberal People's Party which split
Inga Clendinnen, Australian author, historian, anthropologist
Inga Artamonova, Soviet speed skater
Inga Swenson, American actress
Inga Muscio, American feminist, writer and public speaker
Inga Peulich, Australian politician
Inga Arvad, Danish journalist, later a U.S. citizen
Inga Marte Thorkildsen, Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party
Inga Abel, German actress
Inga Gentzel, Swedish runner
Inga Korshunova, Russian former pair skater
Inga Skaya, Russian-Canadian model and beauty pageant titleholder

Inga Tidblad, Swedish actress
Inga Landgré, Swedish actress who has worked in theatre
Inga Gill, Swedish film actress
Inga Åberg, Swedish actress and opera singer
Inga Busch in Palermo Shooting as Actress
Inga Ålenius in Fanny och Alexander as Actress
Inga Drozdova in Playboy: Playmate Profile Video Collection Featuring Miss November 1997, 1994, 1991, 1988 as
Inga Alexandrova is noted for her acting in movie Maldoror
Inga Humpe played the critical role of N in 1981 drama flick Etwas wird sichtbar.
In 1992, Inga Ilm portrayed the role of Olga in flick Lestnitsa sveta.
Inga Schultz portrayed significant character of Sofie in 1943 comedy flick Ebberød Bank.

In 1971, Inga Seyric played the role of Samantha in comedy movie Birdie.
Inga Sørensen characterized pivotal character of N in 1969 movie Nackter Norden.
In 1974 drama movie, Drifter, Inga Maria played Karen.
Inga Dietrich, from 2017 drama flick Weather House, who played Audrey.
In 1969, Inga Daar played the role of N in crime, drama movie The Girl from Pussycat.
Inga Jankauskaite portrayed the vital character of Lika in 2010 comedy, thriller movie Zero 2.
Inga Salurand, from 2008 biography and comedy flick Taarka, who portrayed Young Taarka.
In 2008, Inga Draper portrayed the role of Tiffany in horror flick Die Cheerleader Die.
In 2012, Inga Alsina portrayed the role of Elvira Baumane in comedy and drama flick Sapnu komanda 1935.

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