Faroese

Proper noun

Birgir m

1. A male given name.

Usage notes

Patronymics

• son of Birgir: Birgisson
• daughter of Birgir: Birgisdóttir

Declension

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse Birgir.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪrcɪr/
• Rhymes: -ɪrcɪr
• Homophones: birgir, byrgir

Proper noun

Birgir m

1. A male given name.

Declension

Usage notes

Patronymics

• son of Birgir: Birgisson
• daughter of Birgir: Birgisdóttir

Old Norse

Etymology

Literally “helper, saviour”, related to bjarga and birgja.

Proper noun

Birgir m

1. A male given name.

Descendants

Icelandic

Noun

birgir m ‎(genitive singular birgis, nominative plural birgjar)

1. supplier, supply company

Declension

Derived terms

• fræbirgir (seed supplier)
• skyldubirgir (supplier of last resort)

Related terms

• birgja

Synonyms

• (supplier): birgðasali