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Helga

HEL-gah

/ˈhɛlɡə/

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Helga

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Old Norse
Meaning
holy, blessed
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. Found across Scandinavia and Germany.

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