Edvige

Pochodzenie i znaczenie imienia 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.

Warianty na świecie

Jak brzmi imię Edvige w innych językach.

Znane osoby

• Sant'Edvige di Slesia— święty
• Edvige di Polonia— królowa