♀ Name Hedwig – War & Battle
| Origin: | Germanic |
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| Meaning: | combat, battle, war, fight |
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Hedwig is derived from the Old High German name Haduwig and means “war, “battle,” “combat,” or “fight.”
Where does the name Hedwig come from?
Hedwig is a girl’s name that is derived from the Old High German name Haduwig. The name has been known since the 9th century, with Haduwig, a daughter of King Louis the German. In rare cases, Hedwig can also be a masculine name.
What does the name Hedwig mean?
Hedwig is derived from the Old High German words “hadu” meaning “combat,” “battle” and “wīg” meaning “war,” “battle,” or “fight.”
Word composition
- Old High German “hadu” = combat, battle
- Old High German “wīg” = war, battle, fight
Pronunciation of Hedwig
Variants
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