Birger

Gender Masculine

Usage Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

Pronounced Pron. BIR-yehr (Swedish) /ˈbɪɾ.ɡəɾ/ (Norwegian) [key ·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Birgir, probably derived from bjarga meaning "help, save, rescue".

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesBirgir (Icelandic) Birgir (Old Norse)

Popularity

People think this name is

natural strong rough strange serious

Name Days

Norway: October 21

Sweden: June 9

Categories

Beanie boos help kings protection uncertain etymology

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Entry updated April 23, 2024