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Edvarda
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Norwegian Bokmål
Edvarda
Etymology
From nb Edvard a male given name feminine name-forming suffix. The base name nb Edvard is ultimately from nb ang Ēadweard, from ang ēad wealth, prosperity, good fortune + ang weard guardian, protector. 18th century in Norway.
Compare sv Edvarda female given name.
Pronunciation
nb /ɛdˈʋar.da/ [ɛdˈʋaɖa]
nb arda 3
nb Ed var da
Proper noun
nb proper noun
nb female Norwegian < Old English
Usage notes
nb Edvarda was most widely used from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century and was historically especially associated with Vest-Agder and Nordland.
Derived terms
nb Eda short form
nb Edda short form
Statistics
According to Statistics Norway, 30 women in Norway had nb Edvarda as their sole or first given name as of 31 December 2025.“Navn”, Statistics Norway.
References
“Edvarda – kvinnenamn” in Store norske leksikon.
“Edvarda” at Nordic Names.