Jadwiga

Gender Feminine
Usage Polish
Pronounced Pron. /jad.ˈvi.ɡa/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Polish form of Hedwig. This was the name of a 14th-century ruling queen of Poland who has recently been canonized as a saint.

Related Names

Rootshadu + wig
DiminutivesIga, Jadzia, Jaga, Jagienka, Jagna, Jagoda, Jagusia
Other Languages & CulturesHedvika(Czech) Hedvig(Danish) Hedwig, Hadewych, Hedy(Dutch) Hedvig, Helvi, Heta(Finnish) Edwige(French) Hedwig, Hedy(German) Hadewig(Germanic) Hedvig, Hédi(Hungarian) Edvige, Edda(Italian) Jadvyga(Lithuanian) Hedvig, Hedda(Norwegian) Hedviga(Slovak) Hedvika(Slovene) Hedvig, Hedda(Swedish)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   complex   serious  

Name Days

Poland: October 15

Categories

Catholic saints, Civilization VI characters, flautists, history, queens, queens regnant, saints, women's history
Entry updated April 23, 2024