- Meaning:This is the original viking name, meaning "the strong one". Birgit was documented approx. 8 years before Birgitta, Birgitte, Brigitta and Brigitte and all of the other forms.
- Gender:Girl
- Religion:Christianity
- Origin:Celtic
More About The Name Birgit
The name Birgit is a variant of the name Birgitt and has Nordic and Germanic origins. It is derived from the Old Norse name "Birgir," which means "strong, powerful."
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