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Walburga

Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

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Characteristics
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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

Related Names

wald

Roots

walt

Roots

burg

Roots

Walpurga

Variant

Valborg

Other Languages & Cultures

Valpuri

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Vappu

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Waldeburg

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Valborg

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Valborg

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