Walpurgis

val-PER-gis

German

"strong protection"

Walpurgis Origin and Meaning

The name Walpurgis is a girl's name meaning "strong protection".

Variant of Walburga or Walpurga. In German and Nordic folklore, Walpurgisnacht (St Walpurgis' Night) is when witches and devils meet for revelry.

Famous People Named Walpurgis

• Walpurgis or Walburga Princess of Saarwerden, daughter of Prince Frederick IV of Moers; wife of James of Lichtenberg
• Maria Antonia Walpurgis Symphorosa Princess of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony, German composer and harpsichordist
• Gertrude Walpurgis "Henriette" Sontag Countess Rossi, German operatic soprano
• Johanna Walpurgis of Leiningen Westerburg, Duchess of Saxe,Weissenfels

Walpurgis in Pop Culture

• Walpurgis Night or Walpurgisnacht a holiday celebrated in Central and Northern Europe
• Count Walpurgis male character in 1980s anime "Astro Boy"