Helgi
See also: helgi
Estonian
Faroese
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈhɛʎt͡ʃɪ]
Usage notes
Patronymics
- son of Helgi: Helgason
- daughter of Helgi: Helgadóttir
Declension
Singular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Helgi |
Accusative | Helga |
Dative | Helga |
Genitive | Helga |
Icelandic
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhɛlcɪ/
- Rhymes: -ɛlcɪ
- Homophone: helgi
Old Norse
Etymology
From Old Norse helgi, the weak (definite) form of *heiligr (“happy, lucky”). Later helgi was reinterpreted as weak form of the adjective heilagr (“holy”).
Cognate to the Old Norse female given name Helga.
Related terms
- Helga f
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