Hillevi (also Hellevi) is a

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name Helvig, originally Heilwig. The oldest record of a Swedish woman by the name Hillevi is from 1482.Nomina, database of Swedish names
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Notable people named Hillevi

Hillevi Engström Hillevi Maria Engström (née Pettersson; born 15 April 1963 in Sollentuna) is a Swedish former politician who served as Minister for Employment from 2010 to 2013 and as Minister for International Development Cooperation from 2013 to 2014. A me ...

, Swedish politician and Minister for International Development Cooperation *

Hillevi Lagerstam Mary Hillevi Lagerstam (since 1958 Mannermaa; 9 August 1923 – 21 October 1998) was a Finnish actress. Biography Lagerstam worked for Helsinki City Theatre for over 40 years and appeared in 37 films. Lagerstam married actor Esko Mannermaa in 19 ...

, Finnish actress *

Hillevi Larsson Hillevi Larsson (born 3 September 1974) is a Swedish social democratic politician who has been a member of the Riksdag since 2004. References External linksHillevi Larssonat the Riksdag The Riksdag ( , ; also or , ) is the parliamen ...

, Swedish politician *

Hillevi Martinpelto Hillevi Martinpelto (born 9 January 1958 in Älvdalen) is a Swedish lyric soprano. She made her debut in ''Madama Butterfly'' by Giacomo Puccini in 1987. She is best known for her work with John Eliot Gardiner and the Monteverdi Choir. With Ga ...

, Swedish opera singer *

Hillevi Rombin Hillevi Rombin Schine (September 14, 1933 – June 19, 1996) was a Swedish actress and beauty queen who was crowned as Miss Sweden and became the fourth winner of Miss Universe in 1955. Biography She grew up in Uppsala, Uppland, and was t ...

, Swedish model and actress * Hillevi Svedberg, Swedish architect

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