Brigit

biographical name

Brig·​it ˈbri-jət How to pronounce Brigit (audio)
ˈbrē-yit
variants or less commonly Bridget or Brigid
ˈbri-jəd How to pronounce Brigit (audio)
ˈbrē-yid
or Brighid
Saint died circa 524–528 Bride of Kildare or Bride of Ireland a patron saint of Ireland

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“Brigit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brigit. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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