Brigida
Meaning of Brigida
Brigida is a female name with Spanish and Italian origins. In Spanish, it is pronounced as bree-HEE-dah (/briˌxeˈða/), while in Italian it is pronounced as bree-JEE-dah (/briˌdʒiːdɑ/). The name is a variation of Bridget. Brigida has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1911, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. It reached its peak in 2007 when it was ranked 9th among all female names given that year. Although its popularity has decreased in recent years, Brigida remains a unique and beautiful name for baby girls.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as bree-HEE-dah (/briˌxeˈða/)
Italian
- Pronunced as bree-JEE-dah (/briˌdʒiːdɑ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Brigida
| Brigida Morello Zancano, also known as Brigida of Jesus, was an Italian Roman Catholic widow who later became a nun and founded the Ursuline Sisters of Mary Immaculate. |
| Brigida Saga is a popular Indian actress recognized for her performances in Tamil- and Telugu-language movies. |
| Brigida Silva de Ochoa, born in Peru in 1776, was part of a family involved in the Peruvian war of independence, and she married Francisco Ochoa Camargo, who shared her family's political beliefs. |
