Helge
Meaning of Helge
Helge is a male name with Scandinavian origins. It is pronounced as HEHL-geh in Swedish and HEL-guh in Norwegian. The name Helge has a variation, Helga. In the United States, the name Helge was given to a small number of newborn boys between the years 1907 and 1930. However, it did not rank among the top names during this time period. While not widely used in America, Helge carries a strong cultural significance in Scandinavia. It is associated with strength and power, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as HEHL-geh (/ˈhɛl.ɡe/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as HEL-guh (/hɛlɡə/)
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Notable People Named Helge
| Helge Marcus Ingstad was a Norwegian explorer who, along with his wife, discovered remnants of a Viking settlement in L'Anse aux Meadows, proving Norse exploration of North America before Columbus. |
| Helge André Njåstad is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party, serving as the chair of the Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration in the Parliament of Norway. |
| Helge Burggrabe is a versatile German composer, recorder player, stage designer, and seminar leader based in Magstadt. |
| Helge Andreas Norbakken is a renowned Norwegian drummer with notable collaborations and is married to Dagrun Hjelleset Norbakken. |
| Helge Seetzen is a German technologist and businessman recognized for his work in imaging and multimedia research and commercialization. |
| Niels Fabian Helge von Koch was a Swedish mathematician known for the creation of the Koch snowflake fractal. |
| Helge David Ljungberg was a Swedish religious historian and Bishop of Stockholm from 1954 to 1971. |
| Helge Larsen (1915–2000) was a Danish politician and member of the Danish Social Liberal Party who served as the minister of education from 1968 to 1971. |
| Helge Jordal is a distinguished Norwegian actor who was honored as a Knight of the Royal Order of St. Olav in 2006 for his extensive contributions to the film and theater industry. |
| Helge Slaatto is a Professor of violin at the Music Academy of the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Münster. |
| Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt was a Danish stage and film actor, and the father of Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt. |
| Helge Kvamme is a Norwegian jurist and businessperson. |
| Helge Nordahl was a Norwegian philologist. |
| Helge Skoog is a Swedish actor and comedian known for his roles in TV series such as Teatersport and Parlamentet. |
| Helge Bjørnsen is a Norwegian politician affiliated with the Socialist Left Party. |
