Helga
[ˈhɛlɡə]Meaning
Feminine form of Helge, from Old Norse Helga, "holy".
Background Story
Helga is the feminine form of Helge, from Old Norse Helga, a pre-Christian term meaning "holy" and a doublet of Olga. It is used mainly in Scandinavia, German-speaking countries and the Low Countries, and is recorded as a given name in Estonian and Sami. The name was in use in England before the Norman Conquest but appears to have died out afterwards, and was re-introduced to English-speaking nations in the 20th century from Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordic countries. In Germany it was among the most popular names for girls from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Variations
Hilda, Helge, Helle
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