name
Britta
BRIT-ah
/ˈbrɪtɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
britta
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Celtic/Swedish (Sweden/Scandinavia)
- Meaning
- Scandinavian short form of Birgitta/Bridget; exalted one
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
The Swedish diminutive of Birgitta (the Swedish form of Bridget); St. Birgitta of Sweden is the country's patron saint
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