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Jadwiga

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Jadwiga
Pronunciation[jadˈviɡa]
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameGermanic
Region of originPolish
Other names
Related namesHedwig, Jadzia, Iga

Jadwiga (Polish pronunciation: [jadˈviɡa] ; diminutives: Jadzia [ˈjad͡ʑa], Iga) is a Polish feminine given name. It originated from the old Germanic feminine given name Hedwig (variants of which include Hedwiga), which is compounded from hadu ("battle") and wig ("fight").[1]

Jadwiga may refer to:

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  1. ^ "hedwig | Search Online Etymology Dictionary". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.