Gender: Female
Origin: Norwegian
Meaning: Glorious, Bright, Splendid, Magnificent
Pronunciation: B AH R IH T
Popularity Rank: #15,160
Variant of Birgit, a Scandinavian form of Bridget, meaning 'exalted one'. It can also mean 'strength' or 'powerful' in Norwegian.
The name Berit is of Norwegian origin and means Glorious, Bright, Splendid, Magnificent. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Berit is commonly found in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and 36 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AH R IH T
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Berit is recorded 2,967 times globally, ranking it as the 15,160th most common name worldwide.
Berit is most prevalent in Sweden, with 837 occurrences, making it the 234th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Berit is found among 1 in every 99 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #234 | 1 : 113 |
| Norway | #94 | 1 : 99 |
| Denmark | #216 | 1 : 174 |
| Germany | #1,547 | 1 : 948 |
| United States of America | #18,334 | 1 : 20,101 |
| Finland | #1,376 | 1 : 1,674 |
| Netherlands | #5,932 | 1 : 5,663 |
| Estonia | #494 | 1 : 378 |
| Belgium | #9,034 | 1 : 13,752 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Berit from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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