The baby name Birgit is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BIR-git (English: /ˈbɜːrɡɪt/),BIR-git (German/Scandinavian: /ˈbɪrɡɪt/ or /ˈbɪʁɡɪt/).
Birgit is Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Birgit is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BIR-git (English: /ˈbɜːrɡɪt/),BIR-git (German/Scandinavian: /ˈbɪrɡɪt/ or /ˈbɪʁɡɪt/).
Birgit is Scandinavian in Origin.
Birgit is a Scandinavian and German form of Bridget, ultimately from Old Irish Brigid, from Proto-Celtic briganti meaning 'exalted, high, mighty'. Associated with the Irish goddess Brigid and later St. Brigid of Kildare, the name carries senses such as 'exalted one', 'strength', and 'power'.
In the Nordic world, usage was strongly shaped by St. Birgitta (Bridget) of Sweden (14th century); Birgit developed as a streamlined vernacular form, booming in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and German-speaking countries in the mid-20th century. Variants include Birgitta (Swedish/Icelandic), Birgitte (Danish/Norwegian), Brigitte (French/German), Bridget (English), Brigida (Latin/Italian/Spanish), and Brigitta (Central European), and Brita/Britta and Gitte as short forms; Danish Birthe and German Birte are related. Estonian and Dutch also use Birgit. The name’s steady, crisp sound and venerable roots lend it a modern-classic profile.
| Birgit Brüel Birgit Brüel was a Danish singer and actress best known for representing Denmark in the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest with “For din skyld.” She started her professional career in 1950 as a jazz singer with the Max Brüel Quartet and also trained at the Royal Danish Theatre’s drama school. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #20 | 18 | 1,051 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #24 | 13,748 | 4,949 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #27 | 3,405 | 1,885 |
| NA | 0 | #32 | 2 | 2,537 | |
| Austria | 0 | #43 | 332 | 850 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| Austria | Girls | 1992 | #48 | 190 | 59 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #48 | 939 | 7,429 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #52 | 99 | 1,888 |
| LU | 0 | #64 | 3 | 2,830 | |
| Germany | 0 | #66 | 889 | 2,542 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| HU | 0 | #114 | 2 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| Norway | Girls | 2017 | #126 | 6 | 477 |
| DK | 0 | #131 | 80 | 5,198 | |
| GR | 0 | #133 | 3 | 3,911 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #166 | 2 | 3,171 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #177 | 3 | 1,568 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #185 | 6 | 4,850 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| Belgium | Girls | 2000 | #201 | 21 | 423 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #208 | 17 | 7,146 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #219 | 7 | 3,308 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #235 | 199 | 1,368 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #241 | 9 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #253 | 1,385 | 3,895 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| France | Girls | 1966 | #291 | 3 | 1,232 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| Finland | 0 | #295 | 13 | 830 | |
| NL | 0 | #328 | 64 | 2,481 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #347 | 5 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| EG | 0 | #409 | 4 | 6,387 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #412 | 738 | 5,933 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #419 | 6 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #432 | 3 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #434 | 14 | 14,421 | |
| Spain | 0 | #439 | 14 | 2,326 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #466 | 6 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #541 | 5 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #577 | 10 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #591 | 7 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #640 | 6 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IT | 0 | #677 | 38 | 4,183 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #907 | 9 | 14,098 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #907 | 77 | 5,561 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #934 | 19 | 5,697 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 8 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 6 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,078 | 64 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,093 | 362 | 9,415 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,194 | 18 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Birgit is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:
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