indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Feminine
Usage Norwegian (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Meaning & History
Variant of Rigborg. The first element is either from Old Norse ríki "empire, kingdom" or ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich, mighty". The second element is from either Old Norse bjarga "to help, save", or bjǫrg "help", or from borg "castle, fortification". It is mainly used in Trøndelag county in Norway.