Hedvig

Hedvig Meaning & Origin

About Hedvig
The name "Hedvig" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Hedvigr," which means "battle of contention" or "war." It is a feminine name that carries a strong and powerful connotation, symbolizing strength, resilience, and determination.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTFK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H03102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 D V IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/hedvig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H312

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hedvig in Braille

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

The name Hedvig in braille

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

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

The name Hedvig in sign language

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