Heilwig

Gender Feminine
Usage German (Rare), Germanic [1]
Pronounced Pron. HIEL-bik(German)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old German elements heil "healthy, whole" and wig "war".

Related Names

VariantHailwic(Germanic)
Other Languages & CulturesHillevi, Hilla(Finnish) Hillevi(Swedish)

Categories

feelings, happiness, health, healthy, heart, rare German, war

Sources & References

  1. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 729.
Entry updated December 7, 2022