Gender: Female
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Exalted or lofty
Pronunciation: B AY R JH IH T AH
Popularity Rank: #10,496
Derived from the Old Norse name Birgir, possibly meaning 'exalted, lofty' or 'help, save'. In Scandinavia, Birgitta is associated with Saint Birgitta (Bridget of Sweden), a 14th-century Swedish saint and mystic.
The name Birgitta is of Swedish origin and means Exalted or lofty, associated with Saint Birgitta (Bridget of Sweden). It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Birgitta is commonly found in Sweden, Finland, Germany, and 42 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AY R JH IH T AH
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Birgitta is recorded 4,780 times globally, ranking it as the 10,496th most common name worldwide.
Birgitta is most prevalent in Sweden, with 3,455 occurrences, making it the 48th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Birgitta is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #48 | 1 : 27 |
| Finland | #353 | 1 : 187 |
| Germany | #2,807 | 1 : 2,132 |
| Netherlands | #4,008 | 1 : 3,215 |
| United States of America | #27,462 | 1 : 34,791 |
| Italy | #20,911 | 1 : 29,563 |
| Denmark | #1,411 | 1 : 2,192 |
| Norway | #1,435 | 1 : 2,414 |
| United Kingdom | #14,263 | 1 : 17,684 |
| Spain | #13,617 | 1 : 23,233 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Birgitta from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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