Female Name
Walburga
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
48/100
classic140%
mature175%
formal120%
upper class120%
strong160%
rough65%
strange175%
complex100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Walburga originates from Old German elements 'walt' meaning 'power, authority' and 'burg' meaning 'fortress', thus signifying 'power of the fortress'. It may also derive from Old English cognates, although it is not attested as an Old English name. The name is historically significant due to its association with Saint Walpurga, an 8th-century Anglo-Saxon saint known for her missionary work in Germany.
Etymology
Original Form:
Walburga
Evolution:
From Old German 'walt' (power, authority) + 'burg' (fortress) to modern forms like Walpurga, Valpurga, and Walpurgis.
Source:
Old German and possibly Old English