Ragna
RAHG-nah
Girl · Scandinavian
Meaning: Counsel of the gods
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Ragnhild
Girl · Scandinavian · Long name
- Meaning
- Battle counsel, of the advisory warrior
- Pronunciation
- RAHG-nilt
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Norway (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old Norse 'regin' (counsel, gods) and 'hild' (battle).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden
Alternate spellings
RagnildScandinavian
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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Ragnhild
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Borne by several Norse queens and saga heroines.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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