Helga

Helga is derived from the Old Norse element heilagr, meaning holy or blessed, and was a common feminine name throughout the medieval Scandinavian world. It is the feminine counterpart of the masculine name Helge, and both share the same root that also underlies the name Olga, a Slavic adaptation carried eastward through Viking contact. The name appears in Old Norse literature and was borne by various legendary and historical figures across the Norse-speaking lands. Cognate and related forms include Hella, Helge, and Olga.