Sexburga
victory fortress
GenderGirlOriginAnglo-SaxonSay itSEKS-bur-guhPopularityextremely rare
Pronounced SEKS-bur-guh
About the name Sexburga
Sexburga was queen of Kent who later became abbess of Ely, following her sister Etheldreda into monastic life. Weighty and rare, it's a name for a truly individual child.
Regal and capable, comfortable leading others.
Fun fact
She succeeded her sister Etheldreda as abbess of Ely, continuing the abbey's growth.
Nicknames for Sexburga
BurgaSexa
Variations
Sexburh
Famous people named Sexburga
- Saint Sexburga of Ely (queen-abbess)