Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. BIR-yehr(Swedish) /ˈbɪɾ.ɡəɾ/(Norwegian)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Birgir, probably derived from bjarga meaning "help, save, rescue".

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesBirgir(Icelandic) Birgir(Old Norse)

Popularity

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Name Days

Norway: October 21
Sweden: June 9

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Entry updated April 23, 2024