Birgit

Scandinavian variation of Brighid
"strength"

Birgit Origin and Meaning

The name Birgit is a girl's name of Scandinavian, Norwegian origin meaning "strength".

Birgit is pronounced with a hard 'g' and is one of the many international versions of the Irish Bridget. Birgit Nilsson was a celebrated Swedish operatic soprano.

Famous People Named Birgit

  • (Märta) Birgit Nilsson
    Swedish operatic soprano
  • Birgit "Gitte" Kroencke
    Danish model, wife of actor Christopher Lee
  • Birgit Annalisa Rusanen
    birth name of Norwegian,American actress Marta Kristen
  • Birgit Meineke
    German swimmer
  • Birgit Fischer
    German Olympic kayaker
  • Birgit Michels
    German Olympic badminton player