Polish/Germanic · Girl name
Jadwiga
“battle, fight”
About the name Jadwiga
Jadwiga is the Polish form of the Germanic name Hedwig, derived from the elements ‘hadu’ meaning ‘battle’ and ‘wig’ meaning ‘fight.’ The name was introduced to Poland through Saint Hedwig of Silesia, a Bavarian-born duchess who became a prominent figure in Polish history. The most notable bearer is Jadwiga of Poland, who was crowned king of Poland in the fourteenth century. Her marriage to Jogaila of Lithuania initiated the Polish-Lithuanian union, and she was later canonized as a saint.
- Meaning
- battle, fight
- Origin
- Polish/Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- yahd-VEE-gah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Jadwiga
- Jadwiga Marie
- Jadwiga Elena
- Jadwiga Sophie
- Jadwiga Rose
- Jadwiga Anne
Questions about Jadwiga
- What does Jadwiga mean?
- Jadwiga is a Polish name meaning "battle, fight".
- How do you pronounce Jadwiga?
- Jadwiga is pronounced yahd-VEE-gah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Jadwiga?
- Variants of Jadwiga include Hedwig.
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