At a Glance: Name: Britta – Meaning: exalted one / strength (via Birgitta) – Origin: Scandinavian (Swedish) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BRIT-ah
Britta is a Scandinavian (Swedish) girl's name meaning “exalted one / strength (via Birgitta)”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Britta
Meaning: Exalted one / strength (via Birgitta).
Origin: Scandinavian (Swedish).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Britta
Phonetic: BRIT-ah IPA: /ˈbrɪtə/
Popularity of Britta
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.
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