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    Britta

    BRIT-ah

    Scandinavian/Celtic
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Strength; Exalted one
    Origin
    Scandinavian/Celtic
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Britta does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Strength; Exalted one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Britta.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1980s (0.001% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Britta is lifted by humility — exalted in due time, under God's mighty hand, the strong one whose elevation comes from bowing before the LORD.
    Verses on this meaning
    • James 4:10

      "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."

    • 1 Peter 5:6

      "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time."

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