Brigitta

Brigitta is the feminine form of the name Brigitte and represents a Nordic variant. Its origin lies in the Celtic sun goddess Brighid, who is associated with terms like 'bright', 'shining', and 'radiant'. The name is among the oldest Celtic first names.

What does the name Brigitta mean?

The name Brigitta, a Nordic variant of Brigitte, has its roots in the Celtic sun goddess Brighid. Originally, the name meant 'bright', 'shining', and 'radiant'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'the Exalted', 'the Divine', and 'the High'. Its origin can be found in Old Irish or Celtic, derived from the words bríg and briganti, which mean 'high', 'powerful', 'exalted', and 'divine'. Brigitta, who was revered as a sun goddess, had two sisters with the same name, and together they were protectors of women, grain, and animals. Their veneration lasted a long time, and the Maria Lichtfest celebrated today has its roots in the Celtic worship of Brigitta. A well-known bearer of the name is Saint Brigitta of Sweden, who opposed her father's plans for an arranged marriage at the age of 13 and entered a convent. After a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and the death of her husband in 1344, she received a revelation and founded the Order of the Redeemer in 1349. She is highly revered in both the Catholic and Protestant churches. Other variants of the name include Brigid, Brigida, Brigide, Brigite, Brigit, Brigitt, and Brigita.

Where does the name Brigitta come from?

The etymology of Brigitta refers to a feminine first name of Celtic origin that carries the meanings 'the Divine' or 'the Exalted'. The Celtic

How do you pronounce Brigitta?

The pronunciation of Brigitta is three syllables and has a strong sound. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Bri-git-ta' [bʁiˈgɪta]. The emphasis is on the middle syllable, giving the name a clear structure. The double consonants provide substance to the name, while the open 'a' at the end ensures a gentle conclusion. Brigitta radiates tradition and strength – she is clear, reliable, and of firm character strength.

When is the name day of Brigitta?

The name days for Brigitta are February 1, July 23, and October 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Brigitta is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking for Brigitta was achieved in 1952 with 54th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it at 5,046th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Brigitta ranks 3,895th.

Nicknames & pet names

Biggi / Bigi / Bri / Brigi / Brigitti / Brit / Britta / Gigi / Gitta / Gitte / Gitti

Similar first names

Famous people

• Brigitta Bereczki (biathlete from Hungary)
• Brigitta Boccoli (Italian actress)
• Brigitta Bulgari (Hungarian model)
• Brigitta Callens (model from Belgium)
• Brigitta Cimarolli (Austrian model)
• Brigitta Falkner (Austrian writer)
• Brigitta Furgler (Austrian actress)
• Brigitta Muntendorf (German composer)
• Brigitta Sipocz (American astronomer)
• Brigitta Stenberg (actress from the USA)
• Brigitta Terbeznik (table tennis player from Great Britain)
• Brigitta Valberg (actress from Sweden)
• Brigitta von Kildare (abbess, patroness of livestock)
• Brigitta Weiss (writer from Germany)
• Brigitta Westphal (German painter)