Name:
Birgitta
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Irish
Meaning:
Birgitta is a Scandinavian variant of Bridget. Bridget originates in Irish language and means "powerful, strong". Bridget was the name of several saints, as well as a goddess in Celtic mythology. Until today, it is mainly popular in Ireland, in the United States its usage declines. The name was popularized by the character Bridget Jones, in the novel and subsequent film Bridget Jones's Diary, starring Renee Zellweger.
Pronunciation:
bihr-GEE-tah
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Birgit
Birgita
Birgitte
Brita
Famous Birgitta:
Birgitta Stenberg : writer