Birgit

Scandinavian variation of Brighid

"strength"

Birgit Origin and Meaning

The name Birgit is a girl's name of Scandinavian, Norwegian origin meaning "strength".

Birgit is pronounced with a hard 'g' and is one of the many international versions of the Irish Bridget. Birgit Nilsson was a celebrated Swedish operatic soprano.

Famous People Named Birgit

• (Märta) Birgit Nilsson Swedish operatic soprano
• Birgit "Gitte" Kroencke Danish model, wife of actor Christopher Lee
• Birgit Annalisa Rusanen birth name of Norwegian,American actress Marta Kristen
• Birgit Meineke German swimmer
• Birgit Fischer German Olympic kayaker
• Birgit Michels German Olympic badminton player