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Edvige
Fighting in combat
Origin
Germanic
Used in
itpl
Origin and meaning of Edvige
Edvige is the Italian form of the Germanic Hedwig, from hadu, 'strife, battle', and wig, 'war': 'fighter in battle'. A regal, strong name, it was borne by Saint Hedwig of Silesia, a medieval duchess, and by the saintly Queen Hedwig (Jadwiga) of Poland. Traditional in Italy and popular in Poland as Jadwiga, abroad it appears as Hedwig and the French Edwige. It evokes courage and nobility of spirit.
Variants around the world
How Edvige sounds in other languages.
HedwigJadwigaEdwigeHedvig
Famous people
- Sant'Edvige di Slesia— saint
- Edvige di Polonia— queen
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