Ebba

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ebba has several possible meanings depending on the interpretation, but most commonly it refers to someone who is brave, strong, or steady. Other possible meanings include "edge of a blade" or "wild boar."
Pronunciation
EHB-ba(Swedish)
The name Ebba is pronounced "EH-bah."
Popularity
The name Ebba is most popular in Sweden, where it has been a top 100 name since the 1980s. It is also a popular name in other Scandinavian countries like Norway and Denmark, as well as in Germany and the Netherlands where it has gained popularity in recent years. It is less commonly used in other parts of the world, although it has started to gain popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries as well.

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Cartoon of Ebba

Ebba Name meanings & History

The name Ebba has several possible meanings depending on the interpretation, but most commonly it refers to someone who is brave, strong, or steady. Other possible meanings include "edge of a blade" or "wild boar.". Feminine form of Ebbe. Ebba is a name that is commonly used as a given name for baby girls in Scandinavian countries, but it can also be used as a surname or a middle name. It is a versatile name that can be easily modified or adapted to different cultures and languages, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Ebba: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Ebba:

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Environment,Entertain

B: Beauty,Bountiful,Bashful,Brains

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Angry

Ebba is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ebba include Ebba Busch, a Swedish politician and the leader of the Moderate Party from 2015 to 2019, and Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, a Swedish singer-songwriter better known by her stage name Tove Lo.

2.) EBBA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Feminine contracted form of the Old High German Eburhart (strong as a wild boar), a compounding of the elements ebur (wild boar) and harto (strong). (Ä-BAH)


3.) Ebba (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (English, Scandinavian) strong

Other Forms: Eb, Eba, Ebbah


4.) EBBA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Contracted form of the Old English name Eadburga (fortress of prosperity, wealthy protection), a compounding of the elements ead (prosperity, fortune, riches) and burg (fortress). The name was borne by a 7th-century saint, Ebba the Elder (d. 638). A sister of Oswald, king of Northumbria, she founded a Benedictine abbey in Berwickshire. (EBB-BAH)


5.) EBBA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: A borrowing from the German, Ebba is a feminine contracted form of the Old High German Eburhart (strong as a wild boar), a compounding of the elements ebur (wild boar) and harto (strong). Var: Ebbe. (EH-BAH)


6.) Ebba (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "strong as a wild boar" or "brave and strong"

Pronunciation: EH-bah
EHB-ə


cartoon of the name Ebba
Cartoon of Ebba

Description: "strong as a wild boar" or "brave and strong". From the Old English name Æbbe, meaning unknown, perhaps a contracted form of a longer name. Saint Ebba was a 7th-century daughter of King Æthelfrith of Bernicia and the founder of monasteries in Scotland. Another saint named Ebba was a 9th-century abbess and martyr who mutilated her own face so that she would not be raped by the invading Danes. The name Ebba is used as a female given name.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ebba include Swedish politician Ebba Busch, Swedish singer Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (known professionally as Tove Lo), and Danish actress Ebba Thomsen.

Related Names to Ebba

Ebbe, Eba, Ebbey, Ebbi, Ebbie

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