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Ebba

Gender: Girl
Origin: English
Meaning: Prosperity fortress
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Ebba Meaning and Origin
Ebba is a girl’s name meaning “prosperity fortress” and is of English origin. A contracted form of the Old English name Eadurga. Ebba is a popular given girl name in Sweden where it is derived from the Old Norse name “Ebbe,” which means “strong as a boar.” It was a popular name in medieval times and was borne by several saints, including Saint Ebba the Elder and Saint Ebba the Younger. In Sweden, it is more commonly used for girls, while in Denmark and Norway, it is more commonly used for boys.
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