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).
Numerology
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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