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Walburga

val-BOOR-gah

/væˈlbʊrɡɑː/

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walburga

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Germanic/Austrian (Austria/Germany)
Meaning
Protecting ruler; powerful fortification
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Saint Walpurga; Walpurgis Night on April 30 is named after her feast day

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