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 mainly now found in Denmark and Sweden and may refer to: * Ebbe Carlsson (1947–1992), Swedish journalist and publisher * Ebbe Frick, Swedish sprint canoer *Ebbe ...

, 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, D ...

or Everhard, meaning " strong." Alternately, it may be a form of an

Old English Old English (, ), 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 was brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, Anglo ...

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,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ...

in 2009.

People

Ebba Amfeldt Ebba Amfeldt (21 December 1906 – 1 June 1974) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 29 films between 1946 and 1973. Filmography * '' Mig og mafiaen'' (1973) * '' På'en igen, Amalie'' (1973) * '' Man sku være noget ved musikken'' ( ...

(1906–1974), Danish film actress * Ebba d'Aubert (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, and the maternal granddaught ...

(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, and because he wished to marry her prior to his marria ...

(1596–1674), Swedish countess and courtier *

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

(born 1987), Swedish politician, leader of the Christian Democrats *

Ebba Carstensen Ebba Ninna Back Carstensen (23 August 1885 – 13 October 1967) was a Danish painter. Her painting developed from a rather Impressionist style towards Cubism. Biography Born in Västra Kärrstorp near Malmö in Sweden, she was the daughter of a ...

(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 (1867-1928), Swedish reporter *

Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa (c. 1491 – 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'' Er ...

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

Martha Martha (Hebrew: מָרְתָא‎) is a biblical figure described in the Gospels of Luke and John. Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. She was witness to ...

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 a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, playwright, essayist, children's writer, literary critic, radio speaker and politician. Early and personal life Haslund wa ...

(1917–2009), Norwegian writer * Ebba Hultkvist Stragne (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 family. ...

(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 drama, ''Värmländingarna'', which premièred in Sweden on 27 October 1910. As a result, she is considered the ...

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

Ebba Lindqvist ''Ebba'' Helfrid ''Lindqvist'' -Galéen (April 7, 1908 in Oscar Fredrik parish, Gothenburg, grew up in Grebbestad – September 5, 1995 in Varberg), was a Swedish writer (poet). She studied for a Master's degree in Uppsala and became a Swedish ...

(1908–1995), Swedish poet *

Ebba Modée Ebba Wilhelmina Modée (1775–1840), was a Swedish noble and courtier, the love interest of king Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden. She was the daughter of Carl Wilhelm Modée and Ebba Ulrika Sparre af Söfdeborg. She was maid of honor to the Swedish pri ...

, (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 Pet ...

(1769–1802), Swedish stage actress *

Ebba Munck af Fulkila Princess Ebba Bernadotte (''née'' Ebba Henrietta Munck af Fulkila; 24 October 1858 – 16 October 1946), was a Swedish noble, lady-in-waiting and a titular princess, the spouse of Prince Oscar Bernadotte. Life She was the daughter of Finnish-bo ...

(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 has been called "Sweden's darkest pop export" by ''Rolling Stone.'' She is known for her raw, grunge-influenced take o ...

'' *

Ebba Ramsay Ebba Ramsay (1 October 1828 – 29 October 1922) was a Swedish social worker, writer, and translator. She was among the first Sunday school teachers in Sweden and created the first institution in the country devoted to the care of mentally and ph ...

(1828–1922), Swedish social worker, writer, and translator *

Ebba Sparre Ebba Larsdotter Sparre (1629 – 19 March 1662) was a Swedish lady-in-waiting and noblewoman. She is known as the intimate friend and possible lover of Queen Christina of Sweden. Life Ebba Sparre was the daughter of statesman and marshal Lars Eri ...

(1629–1662), Swedish noble and courtier *

Ebba Stenbock Ebba Gustavsdotter Stenbock (ca. 1550 – 8 March 1614, in Sweden) was a Swedish noble. She led the defense of the stronghold Turku Castle for the loyalist of Sigismund III Vasa during the Siege by Charles IX of Sweden in succession of her spou ...

(died 1614), Swedish noble, sister of Queen Catherine and wife of

Klaus Fleming Baron Klaus Eriksson Fleming ( sv, Clas 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 S ...

, 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 and ...

(1887–1973), Danish actress * Ebba von Sydow (born 1981), Swedish journalist and TV personality *

Ebba Witt-Brattström Ebba Witt-Brattström (; born 1 June 1953) is a Swedish scholar in comparative literature. She is Professor of Literature and head of department at Södertörn University outside Stockholm, and a well-known feminist. Witt-Brattström complete ...

(born 1953), Swedish academic in comparative literature and feminist profile *

Æbbe of Coldingham Æbbe, also called Tabbs, (c. 615 – 683) was an Anglian abbess and noblewoman. She was the daughter of Æthelfrith, king of Bernicia from c. 593 to 616. She founded monasteries at Ebchester and St Abb's Head near Coldingham in Scotland. Li ...

(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 abou ...

(died 817), later abbess of Coldingham

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