noun
Hedwig
Hedwig (noun) means a German female given name. Example: “Hedwig became famous worldwide as the name of Harry Potter's pet owl.”
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A German female given name.
"Hedwig became famous worldwide as the name of Harry Potter's pet owl."
How to use Hedwig
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German girl's name meaning roughly "battle."
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Etymology
From Old High German Haduwig, combining "hadu" (fight/battle) and "wig" (battle) — literally "battle-battle," a common style of doubling-up in old Germanic warrior names.
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What does “Hedwig” mean?
The word “Hedwig” means a German female given name. In plain terms, a German girl's name meaning roughly "battle.".
How do you use “Hedwig” in a sentence?
Here is “Hedwig” used in a sentence: “Hedwig became famous worldwide as the name of Harry Potter's pet owl.”
What part of speech is “Hedwig”?
“Hedwig” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hedwig” come from?
The word “Hedwig” comes from Germanic. From Old High German Haduwig, combining "hadu" (fight/battle) and "wig" (battle) — literally "battle-battle," a common style of doubling-up in old Germanic warrior names.
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