Berit

BEH-rit

Scandinavian variation of Birgit

"exalted one"

Berit Origin and Meaning

The name Berit is a girl's name of Scandinavian, Swedish, Norwegian origin meaning "exalted one".

Well used in northern Europe, almost unknown in the US, Berit is could make an off-beat alternative to Betty, Beth, or Merritt for those with Scandinavian ancestry.

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Famous People Named Berit

• Berit Berger former asst. US attorney, Eastern District of NY
• Berit Aunli Norwegian Olympic cross country skier
• Berit As Norwegian MP
• Berit Margrethe Oskal Sami artist and joik performer from Kautokeino, Norway