The baby name Birgitta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /bɜrˈɡɪtə/ (bir-GIT-uh); Swedish: /bɪrˈjɪtːa/ (beer-YIT-tah).
Birgitta is Irish, Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Birgitta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /bɜrˈɡɪtə/ (bir-GIT-uh); Swedish: /bɪrˈjɪtːa/ (beer-YIT-tah).
Birgitta is Irish, Scandinavian in Origin.
Birgitta is the Swedish and wider Germanic form of Bridget, ultimately from Old Irish Brigit/Brighid, name of the Celtic goddess of poetry, craft, and fire, later borne by St. Brigid of Kildare. The root is Proto-Celtic brig- “high, exalted; strength,” yielding the sense “the exalted one” or “strength.”
In Scandinavia, the name was cemented by Saint Birgitta (Bridget) of Sweden (1303–1373), mystic and founder of the Bridgettine Order; her cult spread the form throughout Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland. It saw strong 20th‑century usage, especially in Sweden, and remains familiar if less common today. Variants include Birgit, Birgitt, Birgitte, Birte/Birthe, Britta, Brigitte, Bridget, Brigitta, and Brigita; Finnish Piritta also occurs. Diminutives and short forms include Brit, Gitta, and Bibi. The name carries a dignified, luminous aura rooted in sacred tradition and noble etymology.
| Birgitta Valberg Birgitta Valberg was a Swedish actor best known for her work in Ingmar Bergman's films. She starred in classics like 'The Virgin Spring' and 'Wild Strawberries', which showcased her remarkable talent. Her contributions to Swedish cinema made her a beloved figure in the film industry. | Birgitta Andersson Birgitta Andersson is a Swedish actress best known for her role in the beloved children's series 'Pippi Longstocking' where she played Mrs. Prysselius. She also starred in the popular Swedish comedy films 'The Adventures of Picasso' and 'The Apple War'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Girls | 0 | #43 | 20 | 132 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #100 | 3 | 3,319 |
| Norway | Girls | 1979 | #133 | 5 | 530 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #144 | 566 | 1,368 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #181 | 3 | 1,666 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #192 | 12 | 5,198 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #192 | 2,270 | 3,895 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #234 | 4 | 7,146 |
| Finland | 0 | #241 | 67 | 830 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #247 | 3 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #290 | 27 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #406 | 15 | 1,885 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #677 | 163 | 4,949 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #844 | 112 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #961 | 23 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,413 | 34 | 9,415 |
Birgitta is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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