Scandinavian name
Helga
Holy, blessed; from Old Norse heilagr.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Helga is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Holy, blessed; from Old Norse heilagr.
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