Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɛl.ɡa/(German) /ˈɦɛl.ɣaː/(Dutch) /ˈhɛl.ɡɒ/(Hungarian) /ˈɛɫ.ɡɐ/(European Portuguese) /ˈɛw.ɡɐ/(Brazilian Portuguese)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Feminine form of Helge.

Related Names

VariantsLaila(Norwegian) Laila(Swedish) Helka(Finnish)
DiminutivesHege(Norwegian) Hella, Helle(Danish) Hella(German)
Masculine FormsHelge(Norwegian) Helge(Danish) Helge(Swedish) Helgi(Icelandic) Helge(German) Helge(Finnish) Helgi(Old Norse)
Other Languages & CulturesAili, Helle(Estonian) Áile, Láilá(Sami)
User SubmissionHelgá

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Austria: May 7
Estonia: May 31
Finland: May 31
Hungary: October 3
Latvia: October 9
Lithuania: September 11
Norway: September 30
Sweden: November 21

Categories

Sources & References

  1. Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.
Entry updated October 6, 2024