Birgit

Birgit Meaning & Origin

About Birgit
The name "Birgit" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Birgitta," which means "strength" or "exalted one." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of power, resilience, and nobility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Birgit are female.

Birgit Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 JH IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/birgit*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJT', 'PRKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Birgit in Braille

Here's how to represent Birgit in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Birgit in braille

How to Spell the Name Birgit in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Birgit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Birgit in sign language

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