Where is Hedwig from?

Meaning of the name Hedwig

From the Germanic name Hadewig , derived from the Germanic elements hadu "battle, combat" and wig "war". This was the name of a 13th-century German saint, the wife of the Polish duke Henry the Bearded. It was subsequently borne by a 14th-century Polish queen (usually known by her Polish name Jadwiga ) who is now also regarded as a saint.

Characteristics of the name Hedwig

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