Ebba
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ English / German ◈ 2 syllables
"Strong, brave, radiant, joyful, gracious."

From English / German

Ebba is a feminine given name of Old Norse origin. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Ebba at a glance
MeaningStrong, brave, radiant, joyful, gracious.
OriginEnglish / German
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#8354
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Origin & history of Ebba
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English / German roots
Ebba is a feminine given name of Old Norse origin. The name Ebba means strength or power in Old Norse. Ebba is a popular name in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The name Ebba has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been popularized by several notable women throughout history. Ebba is a variant of the name Eve, which is derived from the Hebrew word for life or living one. In Norse mythology, Ebba is associated with the goddess Freyja, who represents love, fertility, war, and death. Ebba is also associated with the Valkyries, female figures in Norse mythology who choose which soldiers will die in battle. The name Ebba has been used in literature and art, such as in the poem Ebba by the Swedish poet Esaias Tegnér. Ebba is a unique and uncommon name in many English-speaking countries, making it a distinctive choice for parents looking for a name with historical and cultural significance. Despite its uncommonness, Ebba has been steadily rising in popularity in recent years, possibly due to its strong and empowering meaning.
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Root name
The root form of Ebba is Ebba — meaning Strong, brave, radiant, joyful, gracious..
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Modern usage
Ebba remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Ebba?
1898 peak year
Ebba reached its widest reach during the Gilded Age. In 1898, 26 babies received the name (ranked #637). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #8354), with about 15 babies given the name annually. Ebba's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 921 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
26 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #637)
15 Avg. per year
(last decade)
150 Total registrations
last 10 years
921 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #8,354) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Ebba
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
E5
B2
B2
A1
Sum: 10 → Life path 1
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Personality of Ebba
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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