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Birger
GenderMale
Origin
Language(s)Old Norse
Word/nameBirgir
Meaning"helper", "saviour", "protector"
Other names
Variant form(s)Birgir, Byrgir
Derivative(s)Börje, Børge

Birger is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, bjarga, meaning "to help, to save, to protect". It is widely used in Norway as Birger but also as Børge. The Swedish variant of Birger would soon evolve into Börje, however, the prior form would remain common, and were not be confused with its successor. The Icelandic form is Birgir. Birger is primarily a masculine given name, but can also be found as a surname.

Birger

People with the name Birger include:[1]

Given name

Surname

Birgir

Birgir is used in Iceland and the Faroes. In 2016, 1045 people had Birgir as a first given name in Iceland, and 285 had it as a second name[2].

See also

References

  1. ^ "View Name: Birger". behindthename.com. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  2. ^ Hagstofa Íslands - Nöfn