Helga
Meaning of Helga
Helga is a female name with various origins and associations. It is pronounced differently in different languages. In Danish, it is pronounced as HEHL-gah (/ˈhel.ka/), while in Swedish and Norwegian it is also pronounced as HEHL-gah (/ˈhɛl.ɡa/). In German, on the other hand, it is pronounced as HEL-gah (/ˈhɛlɡa/). The variations of the name include Hella and Helge.
The name Helga has been recorded in data for newborns in Minnesota over several years. In 1916, there were 12 occurrences of the name, ranking at number 243. In 1915, there were 11 occurrences, ranking at number 241. The popularity of the name varied throughout the years, with fluctuations in occurrence and rank.
Overall, Helga is a unique and distinctive name with historical significance and cultural diversity. Its origins and variations make it a versatile choice for parents seeking a meaningful and memorable name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Danish
- Pronunced as HEHL-gah (/ˈhel.ka/)
Swedish,Norwegian
- Pronunced as HEHL-gah (/ˈhɛl.ɡa/)
German
- Pronunced as HEL-gah (/ˈhɛlɡa/)
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Notable People Named Helga
| Helga Nowotny is a prominent Professor emeritus of Social Studies of Science at ETH Zurich, known for her leadership roles in academic boards and public policy councils, as well as her extensive publications in the field of social studies of science and technology. |
| Helga Feddersen was a versatile German entertainer known for her work as an actress, comedian, singer, author, and theater director. |
| Inger Helga Pedersen was a Danish Chief Justice and politician, serving as Justice Minister of Denmark from 1950 to 1953 and a member of the liberal party, Venstre. |
| Helga Niessen Masthoff is a retired West German tennis player known for reaching the 1970 French Open final and winning the German Open three consecutive years from 1972 to 1974. |
| Helga Schuchardt is a German politician and engineer. |
| Helga Birgitte Salvesen was a Norwegian physician and professor of medicine at the University of Bergen. |
| Helga Martin was a German film actress. |
| Helga Pogatschar is a German composer known for her musical contributions. |
| Helga Haugland Byfuglien is a retired bishop in the Church of Norway, known for her role as the Preses of the Norwegian Bishops' Conference and as the former Bishop of the Diocese of Borg. |
| Helga Zöllner was a Hungarian figure skater who achieved success at the Winter Universiade and in national championships during the late 1950s and early 1960s. |
| Helga Rullestad is a Norwegian politician affiliated with the Labour Party. |
| Helga Göring (1922–2010) was a renowned German stage, television, and film actress. |
| Helga Hoffmann is a German track and field athlete known for competing in the women's long jump at the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Summer Olympics. |
| Helga Sigurðardóttir is an Icelandic freestyle swimmer who competed in two events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Helga Halldórsdóttir is an Icelandic hurdler who competed in the women's 400 metres hurdles at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
