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Hedwig

Girl NameGerman Origin

Meaning

From the Germanic name Hadewig, derived from the Germanic elements hadu "battle, combat" and wig "wa

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Famous People Named Hedwig

Hedwig Raabe

Hedwig Raabe (December 3, 1844 – April 21, 1905) was a German actress.

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Hedwig of France, Countess of Nevers

Hedwig (or Advisa) of France (c.

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Hedwig of Babenberg

Hedwig (also known as Hadewig or Hathui; died 24 December 903), was Duchess of Saxony from about 880 until her death by her marriage with the Liudolfing duke Otto the Illustrious.

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Hedwig of Sagan

Hedwig of Sagan (; before 1350 – 27 March 1390) was Queen of Poland as the fourth wife of Casimir III.

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Hedwig glass

Hedwig glasses or Hedwig beakers are a type of glass beaker originating in the Middle East or Norman Sicily and dating from the 10th-12th centuries AD.

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Hedwig in Other Languages

DanishHedvig
DutchHedy
FrenchEdwige

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