Ebba

At a Glance

Meaning

Diminutive of Germanic names built on 'eber' (boar); also read as a feminine form of Ebbe

Origin

Germanic, diminutive of names built on eber, 'boar'

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

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Ebba (pronounced EB-ah) is a Germanic name, a diminutive of names built on 'eber', the word for boar, and it can also be read as a feminine form of Ebbe. You may see it said that Ebba means 'strength' or 'courage', but that isn't the literal root: those glosses are inferred from the boar's symbolism, not from the word itself.

Meaning & Origin of Ebba

Meaning: Diminutive of Germanic names built on 'eber' (boar); also read as a feminine form of Ebbe.

Origin: Germanic, diminutive of names built on eber, 'boar'.

A common claim: Widely said to mean 'strength' or 'courage' Actually: Ebba traces to Germanic 'eber' (boar), not to a word directly meaning 'strength' — the strength/courage gloss is inferred from the boar's symbolism, not the literal root.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ebba

Popularity of Ebba

In the U.S., Ebba peaked at #595 in 1888, when 18 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #7312, with 15 babies, so it's still given to a small number of children each year.

Names Like Ebba

These names have followed a similar path to Ebba in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Dessa
• Elza
• Daisey
• Evaline
• Chaney
• Gracia

FAQ

What does the name Ebba mean?

Diminutive of Germanic names built on ‘eber’ (boar); also read as a feminine form of Ebbe. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ebba?

Ebba is pronounced EB-ah (IPA: /ˈɛbə/).

Is Ebba a popular name right now?

Ebba peaked at #595 in 1888 and is ranked #7312 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)

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