Notburga

The old German name Notburga, of female nature, can be translated as 'the protector in times of need', 'the fortress that protects from violence', 'the protection from distress', or 'the refuge in danger'. The roots of this two-part name trace back to Old High German and consist of the elements 'not', which means 'compulsion', 'danger', 'distress', 'violence', or 'need', and 'burg', which stands for 'fortress', 'refuge', or 'protection'.

What does the name Notburga mean?

The female first name Notburga has its roots in Old High German and means 'the protector in need', 'the fortress that protects from violence', 'the protection from distress', or 'the refuge from danger'. The name became particularly well-known through the veneration of Saint Notburga of Eben, who lived in Tyrol in the 13th and 14th centuries and is regarded as the patroness of maidservants and farmers. Another significant figure is Notburga from Cologne, who lived in the 8th century and is also recognized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Variations of the name include Notburg and Notburgis.

Where does the name Notburga come from?

The origin of the name Notburga is Old High German, meaning 'the protector in need'.

How do you pronounce Notburga?

The pronunciation of Notburga is usually 'Not-bur-ga' [ˈnoːtbʊʁga]. The long 'o' sound at the beginning gives the pronunciation a certain expansiveness, while the darker middle syllable provides grounding. The strong 'g' before the open ending '-a' sets a marked accent. Notburga conveys an archaic and powerful impression - tradition-conscious, robust, and with historical depth.

When is the name day of Notburga?

The name day of Notburga is celebrated on January 26 (in honor of Saint Notburga of Cologne) and on September 13 (in honor of Saint Notburga of Eben).

Popularity

In Germany, Notburga is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,656th on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Notburga was given in Germany less than 10 times, leading to a rank of 10,750. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The worldwide popularity and frequency of Notburga can be seen in the rankings of first names in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Burgal / Burgel / Burgerl / Burgerle / Burgi / Burgl

Famous people

• Notburga Karl (German artist)
• Notburga von Rattenberg (Tyrolean folk saint, patroness of maidservants and agriculture (* around 1265; † September 13, 1313))