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Elsa is a short form of Elisabeth, a variant of Elizabeth, which means my God is an Oath. Elma, a short form of Wilhelmine or names ending in elma, means will helmet. Linnea, derived from the Swedish name Linnéa, and Astrid, a modern Scandinavian form of Ástríðr, meaning beautiful god, are some common Americanized Swedish baby girl names.

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25 Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Beatrice	Girl	Voyager; Blessed one
Barbara	Girl	Stranger; Foreigner
Barbie	Girl	Traveler from a foreign land
Britta	Girl	Exalted one; Mighty; Help; Strong
Berit	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Save; Rescue
Breda	Girl	The exalted one
Beata	Girl	Blessed
Brigetta	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Barbi	Girl	Foreign
Birgit	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Save; Rescue

Beret	Girl	Exalted; Save; Rescue
Blenda	Girl	Dazzling; Blade; Blinded by the Sun
Brita	Girl	The exalted one; From Britain
Brande	Girl	Burnt wine; Sword; Fire
Barbra	Girl	Stranger; Foreigner
Babba	Boy	Old woman; Grandmother; Foreign
Bele	Girl	One who roars
Bim	Girl	The exalted one
Birgitta	Girl	The exalted one
Blida	Girl	A very gentle woman

Bobba	Girl	A woman who is a famous light
Bodil	Girl	One who finds remedy in a battle
Brite	Girl	The exalted one
Blondina	Girl	Blond
Boa	Unisex	To live

Infographic: Popular Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B

Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B(infographic)

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