Ebba is a feminine given name, the feminine version of

Ebbe Ebbe is a Scandinavian masculine given name. The feminine version is Ebba. It is now mainly found in Denmark and Sweden and may refer to: *Ebbe Carlsson (1947–1992), Swedish journalist and publisher *Ebbe Frick, Swedish sprint canoer *Ebbe Gi ...

, which is a diminutive form of the Germanic name

Eberhard Eberhard is an old Germanic name meaning the strength or courage of a wild boar. People First name *Eberhard of Friuli (815–866), Duke and key figure in the Carolingian Empire *Eberhard of Béthune (died 1212), Flemish grammarian *Eberhard I, Du ...

or Everhard, meaning "

strong Strong may refer to: Education * The Strong, an educational institution in Rochester, New York, United States * Strong Hall (Lawrence, Kansas), an administrative hall of the University of Kansas * Strong School, New Haven, Connecticut, United ...

." Alternately, it may be a form of an

Old English Old English ( or , or ), or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. It developed from the languages brought to Great Britain by Anglo-S ...

name Æbbe, of unknown derivation, which was the name of several early saints. The name was the 10th most popular name given to girls born in

Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic count ...

in 2009.

People

* Ebba Amfeldt (1906–1974), Danish film actress * Ebba Andersson (born 1997), Swedish cross-country skier * Ebba Årsjö (born 2001), Swedish para alpine skier *

Ebba d'Aubert Ebba d'Aubert, née ''Bergström'' (1819–1860) was a Swedish concert pianist. She was married to the second concert conductor at the Kungliga Hovkapellet, violinist Theodor Adolf Eduard d'Aubert. She became an Associé of the Royal Swedish Acad ...

(1819–1860), Swedish concert pianist *

Ebba Bielke Ebba Bielke (1570–1618), was a Swedish baroness convicted of high treason. Life She was the daughter of riksråd baron Hogenskild Bielke and Anna Sture. She was thus the paternal granddaughter of Anna Hogenskild Anna Klemetsdotter Hogensk ...

(1570–1618), Swedish baroness convicted of high treason * Ebba Boström (1844–1902), Swedish nurse and philanthropist *

Ebba Brahe Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe (16 March 1596 – 5 January 1674) was a Swedish countess, landowner, and courtier. She is foremost known for being the love object of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, who wished to marry her prior to his own marriage, a ...

(1596–1674), Swedish countess and courtier *

Ebba Busch Ebba-Elisabeth Busch (, formerly Busch Thor; born 11 February 1987) is a Swedish politician, serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Minister for Energy (Sweden), Minister for Energy and the Minister for Business and Industry (Sweden), M ...

(born 1987), Swedish politician, leader of the Christian Democrats * Ebba Carstensen (1885–1967), Danish-Swedish painter *

Ebba Maria De la Gardie Ebba Maria De la Gardie (1657–1697) was a Swedish poet and singer. She was the daughter of count Pontus Fredrik De la Gardie and Beata Elisabet von Königsmarck, the sister of Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie and the cousin of Amalia Wilhelmina ...

(1657–1697), Swedish poet and countess *

Ebba De la Gardie Ebba De la Gardie (27 June 1867 – 16 December 1928) was a Swedish journalist. She has been called the first society reporter in Sweden.Berger, Margareta, Pennskaft: kvinnliga journalister i svensk dagspress 1690-1975 enholders: Female journal ...

(1867-1928), Swedish reporter *

Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa ( – 21 November 1549) was a Swedish noblewoman. She was the mother of Queen Margaret Leijonhufvud and the second cousin and mother-in-law of King Gustav Vasa. Life Ebba was the daughter of the nobles ''riksråd'' Erik Kar ...

(died 1549), Swedish noble, mother of Queen Margaret and her sister

Martha Martha (Aramaic language, Aramaic: מָרְתָא‎) is a Bible, biblical figure described in the Gospels of Gospel of Luke, Luke and Gospel of John, John. Together with her siblings Lazarus of Bethany, Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, she is descr ...

Ebba Forsberg Ebba Maria Knigge Forsberg (born in Stockholm on 31 July 1964) is a Swedish pop singer. She sings solo and was a member of many musical band projects, most notably in Traste Lindéns Kvintett. Forsberg's family moved from Sweden to Tortola in ...

(born 1964), Swedish singer and actress *

Ebba Haslund Ebba Margareta Haslund Halvorsen (12 August 1917 – 10 July 2009) was an American-Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, playwright, essayist, children's writer, literary critic, radio speaker and politician. Early and personal life ...

(1917–2009), Norwegian writer *

Ebba Hedqvist Ebba Hedqvist (born 30 September 2006) is a Swedish ice hockey forward for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL) and member of Sweden women's national ice hockey team. Playing career Hedqvist made her SDHL debut for Modo Hocke ...

(born 2006), Swedish ice hockey player *

Ebba Hultkvist Stragne Ebba Johanna Birgitta Stragne born Hultkvist (born 26 September 1983) is a Swedish actress. She played Wilma, the teenage daughter, in the TV series ''Skärgårdsdoktorn ''Skärgårdsdoktorn'' is a Swedish television series produced by SVT D ...

(born 1983), Swedish child actress, TV personality and PR consultant *

Ebba Jungmark Ebba Anna Jungmark (born 10 March 1987) is a Swedish high jumper. She finished fifth at the 2006 World Junior Championships, won the bronze medal at the 2007 European U23 Championships, and competed at the 2007 World Championships wi ...

(born 1987), Swedish high jumper *

Ebba Leijonhufvud Ebba Mauritzdotter Leijonhufvud, also called Ebba Mauritzdotter Lewenhaupt (1595 – 25 January 1654), Countess of Raseborg, Lady of Käggleholm, Eksjöhovgård and Tullgarn, was a Swedish noble and courtier and member of the Leijonhufvud famil ...

(1595–1654), Swedish countess and courtier *

Ebba Lindkvist Ebba Johanna Bergman Lindkvist, also Lindqvist, (1882–1942) was a Swedish actress and film director. In 1910 she directed the short film, short drama, ''Värmländingarna'', which premièred in Sweden on 27 October 1910. As a result, she is co ...

(1882–1942), Swedish actress and film director *

Ebba Lindqvist Ebba Helfrid Lindqvist-Galéen (7 April 1908 – 5 September 1995) was a Swedish poet. She studied for a Master's degree in Uppsala and became a Swedish teacher at Gothenburg upper secondary school for girls. Married in 1933 with business schoo ...

(1908–1995), Swedish poet *

Ebba Modée Ebba Wilhelmina Modée (October 4, 1775, Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Kingdom of Sweden – March 23, 1840, Eksjö, Jönköping County), was a Swedish noblewoman and courtier, a love interest and potential wife of King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden. ...

, (1775–1840), Swedish noble and courtier *

Ebba Morman Ebba Jeanette Morman (1769 – 9 October 1802) was a Swedish stage actress. She was active at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in 1791–1802 and was popular actress, known for her demonic character portraits. Life Ebba Morman married cleric Johan Pe ...

(1769–1802), Swedish stage actress *

Ebba Munck af Fulkila Princess Ebba Bernadotte (''Maiden and married names, née'' Ebba Henrietta Munck af Fulkila; Jönköping, 24 October 1858 – Malmsjö Gård, Grödinge, 16 October 1946), was a Swedish noble, lady-in-waiting and a titular princess, the spouse of ...

(1858–1946), Swedish countess and titular princess, married

Prince Oscar Bernadotte Prince Oscar Carl August Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg (15 November 1859 – 4 October 1953) was a Swedish religious activist, the second son of King Oscar II of Sweden and his consort, Sofia of Nassau. Born as a Prince of Sweden and Norway, h ...

*Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (born 1987), Swedish singer known as ''

Tove Lo Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (born 29 October 1987), known professionally as Tove Lo (), is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She is known for her raw, grunge-influenced take on pop music. Referring to her autobiographical lyrics, ''Out (magazine), O ...

'' * Ebba Ramsay (1828–1922), Swedish social worker, writer, and translator * Ebba Sparre (1629–1662), Swedish noble and courtier * Ebba Stenbock (died 1614), Swedish noble, sister of Queen Catherine and wife of

Klaus Fleming Baron Klaus Eriksson Fleming (; 1535 in Pargas – 13 April 1597 in Pohja) was a Finnish-born member of the Swedish nobility and admiral, who played an important role in Finnish and Swedish history during the rise of Sweden as a Great Po ...

, governor of Finland *

Ebba Thomsen Ebba Thomsen (3 May 1887 – 18 December 1973) was a Danish actress during the golden era of silent films in Denmark. Thomsen was best known for her roles as the elegant leading lady opposite the Danish matinee idol Valdemar Psilander. Life a ...

(1887–1973), Danish actress * Ebba von Sydow (born 1981), Swedish journalist and TV personality * Ebba Witt-Brattström (born 1953), Swedish academic in comparative literature and feminist profile *

Æbbe of Coldingham Æbbe, also called Tabbs, ( – 683) was an Anglian abbess and noblewoman. She was the daughter of Æthelfrith, king of Bernicia from to 616. She founded monasteries at Ebchester and St Abb's Head near Coldingham in Scotland. Life Early ...

(c. 615 – 683), Abbess of Coldingham and noblewoman *

Æbbe the Younger Saint Æbbe of Coldingham (also Ebbe, Aebbe, Abb), also known as Æbbe the Younger, (died 2 April 870) was an Abbess of Coldingham Priory in south-east Scotland. Like many of her fellow female saints of Anglo-Saxon England, little is known ab ...

(died 817), later abbess of Coldingham

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