Helga name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Norse, Scandinavian and Nordic

Usage: English, German, Scandinavian, Faroese, Old Norse, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Helga

HEL-ga

Meaning: Holy and Sacred

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What does Helga mean?
Variations of Helga
How popular is Helga?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Helga
Sibling Names for Helga
Famous People Named Helga
Lists having Helga

What does Helga mean?

Renowned and Classic girl name Helga is originated from Old Norse, Scandinavian and Nordic, Helga means "Holy or Sacred" is used chiefly in English, Danish, Scandinavian, German, Faroese, Old Norse, Greenlandic, Icelandic, Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian languages.

Helga is feminine version of Helge. Helge is Swedish form of Helgi. Origin of Darling and Rooted Helge is in Nordic and Old Norse, meaning of Helge is "Blessed and Holy".

Helga is feminine version of Helgi. Helgi is Swedish equivalent of Helga. Also Helgi is Old Norse cognate of *Hailaga. Originated from Scandinavian and Old Norse, Popular and Vintage Helgi, Helgi means "Blessed and Holy".

It is celebrated on July 11th.

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How do I pronounce Helga?

One syllabled Helga is pronounced as HEL-ga with emphasis on first HEL syllable. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., HEL-yah or he(l)-ga.

Variants of Helga

Helgar, Helge, Olina, Olga, Helger, Helg, Helgi, Olinda, Oline, Olla, Olgunn

How popular is the name Helga?

Helga is a familiar baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1882 and was last seen in 1992, during its 104 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1899, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 565 on girl names chart when 54 babies were named Helga. Over 2202 people have been named Helga in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1910 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1943, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 205 on girl names chart when 77 babies were given the name Helga. Over 603 people have been named Helga in France.

Helga is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 1964, peaked in 1965 when it ranked 297th and last appeared in 1977. However things change on global perspective, Helga is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 200 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Austria, Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Hungary, Norway and Netherlands. At least, 960000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Rank	Births
2020	15049	5
1992	11737	6
1991	13145	5
1990	12958	5
1988	11798	5
1984	6290	10
1982	8223	7
1980	8179	7
1979	5747	11
1978	4677	14

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Facts

Helga in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	41	1815	572
	0	0	0	7505
	0	3	1489	2796
	0	3	1874	3414
	0	0	2364	0

Numerological aspects of Helga

Others need you in their life, but you don't need anyone. Be the living proof to those who ignored you, they need to realize you were right this whole time. When it comes to career, you prefer to take the easier road but realize soon that it's not the best way. You are deeply related to the 5 senses. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch.

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Greip - Unisex name Greip is rooted from Old Norse is used in Old Norse and Norwegian. Greip is Old Norse form of Greipr
Stygg is form of Styggr in Old Norse language

Sibling Names for Helga

If you are looking for sibling names to go with the unique and strong name "Helga," you have come to the right place! We have compiled a list of names that complement and enhance the boldness of Helga, while also providing a cohesive set of names for your family. Whether you are expecting or expanding your brood, these names will surely inspire you.

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Famous people named Helga

Helga Estby, Norwegian-American immigrant most noted for her walk across the United States during 1896
Helga Pedersen, Danish Chief Justice and politician
Helga Radtke, German track and field athlete
Helga Anders, Austrian actress
Helga Klein, German athlete
Helga Schachinger, Austrian psychologist and author
Helga Haugen, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party
Helga Moreira, Portuguese poet
Helga Trüpel, German politician and Member of the European Parliament
Helga Gitmark, Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
Helga Pedersen, Norwegian politician, former Minister
Helga Dernesch, Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano
Helga Deen, diarist whose diary was discovered in 2004
Helga Wanglie, elderly woman in a persistent vegetative state
Helga Nowotny, is Professor emeritus of Social Studies of Science
Helga Seidler, former East German athlete
Helga Niessen Masthoff, retired tennis player from West Germany
Helga Feddersen, popular German actress, comedian, singer, author
Helga Haase, speed skater in East Germany
Helga Sommerfeld in Schlager-Raketen as Actress
Helga Stephensen in Áramótaskaup as Actress
Helga Neuner in Ein Toter hing im Netz as Actress
Helga Wild in Schulmädchen-Report 2. Teil - Was Eltern den Schlaf raubt as Actress
Helga Bender in Laß jucken Kumpel, III. Teil: Maloche, Bier + Bett as Actress
Helga Franck in Ein Toter hing im Netz as Actress
Helga Lehner in Hungerjahre - in einem reichen Land as Actress
Helga Liné Helga Lina Stern, known artistically as Helga Liné, is a German actress based in Spain.
Helga Bjørnelund acted in movie Children of Agony
In 1965 comedy, musical movie, Neobycejná trída, Helga Cocková characterized Drahusa Chvojková - student.
Helga Loder, from 1981 film Der Neger Erwin, who portrayed Starke Dame.
Helga Piur characterized leading role of Karin in 1960 drama movie Wo der Zug nicht lange hält.
Helga Rydland, from 1934 crime, drama film Liv, who characterized Guro, mor til Aslak.
Helga Sasse, from 1976 comedy film Nelken in Aspik, who played the Cilly.
In 1979 drama, music flick, New Generation, Helga Serres characterized Lollie.
In 2000 documentary movie, Scheitern als Chance, Helga Stöwhase portrayed N.
In 1924, Helga Thomas portrayed the role of N in drama, romance film Rosenmontag.
In 1971 action and crime film, Vengeance Cops, Helga van Wyk portrayed René Visser.
Helga Jordan, from 1956 movie Heimliche Ehen, who characterized Hanni.
Helga Mjön portrayed main character of Evelyn Dark in 1919 movie Die Teufelskirche.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004

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