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Walburga

vahl-BOOR-gah

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

80

Peak Year

#9 in 1918

First Recorded

1893

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Walburga is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'wald' (rule) and 'burg' (protection, fortress).

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Walburga

    An 8th-century English abbess and saint.

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Personality Traits

StrongProtectiveResilientIntelligent

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