Given name

Gittan

Gittan is a feminine given name. It is used in Swedish.

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Gittan is a diminutive of Birgitta. Birgitta comes from Old Irish.

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How it developed

In Swedish usage, Gittan is a diminutive of Birgitta.

Gittan’s family of names

In Swedish usage, Gittan is a diminutive of Birgitta.

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