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Borghild Knutsdatter Sætre (born Myklebust), 1897 - 1979
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Borghild Jenny Larsdotter Gulbrandsen (born Sætre), 1921 - 2003
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Borghild Konstanse Clausen (born Sætre), 1904 - 1985
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Borghild Konstance Clausen-Monsson (born Sætre), 1904 - 1985
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BORGHILD KONSTANSE Clausen (born Sætre), 1904 - 1985
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Borghild Larsdatter Indresøvde (born Sætre), 1913 - 1998
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Borghild Larsdatter Indresøvde (born Sætre), 1913 - 1998
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Borghild Josefine Sætre (born Myklebust), 1897 - 1979
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Borghild Josefine Sætre (born Myklebust), 1897 - 1979
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Borghild Johnsdatter Storvik (born Jonsdtr. (Sætre) Bjerkeset), 1930 - 1997
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Borghild Konstanse Clausen (born Sætre), 1904 - 1985
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Borghild Konstanse Clausen (born Sætre), 1904 - 1985
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BORGHILD KONSTANSE Clausen (born Sætre), 1904 - 1985
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BORGHILD KONSTANSE Clausen (born Sætre), 1904 - 1985
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Borghild Eikemo. (born Sætre), 1921 - 2003
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Borghild Margrethe Borghild Margrethe Sætre (born Nes), 1918 - 2014
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Johanna Vaagen Vågen (born Sætre), 1914 - 2010
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Ivarsdotter Sætre (born Hovden), 1911 - 1997
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Arnfinnsdatter Berge (born Sætre), 1916 - 2007
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Johanna Vågen (born Sætre), 1914 - 2010
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Sætre (born Hovden), 1911 - 1997
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Arnfinnsdatter Berge (born Sætre), 1916 - 2007
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Rasmussen (born Sætre), 1900 - 1979
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Paulsdatter Moen (born Sætre), 1899 - 1960
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Rasmussen (born Sætre), 1900 - 1979
MyHeritage Family TreesBorghild Grøtting (born Sætre), 1910 - 1994
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Borghild Jørgensdtr Eikemo Setree (born Sætre), 1921 - 2003
Geni World Family TreeBorghild Jenny Gulbrandsen (born Sætre), 1921 - 2003
Geni World Family TreeBorghild Indresøvde (born Sætre), 1913 - 1998
Geni World Family TreeBorghild Storvik (born Havnen), 1930 - 1997
Geni World Family TreeBorghild Sofie Sætre, born 1908
Norway Church Records, 1815-1938Borghild Sætre, born 1899
Norway Church Records, 1815-1938Borghild Amanda Sætre, born 1896
Norway Church Records, 1815-1938Borghild Johanna Karlsen Vågen (born Sætre), 1914 - 2010
FamilySearch Family TreeBorghild Indresøvde (born Sætre), 1913 - 1998
FamilySearch Family TreeBorghild Bergitte Sæthre (born Horne), 1904 - 1990
FamilySearch Family TreeBorghild Olsdatter, born Circa 1705
FamilySearch Family TreeBorghild P. Sætre, born 1898
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- Borghild Saetre
- Borghild Satre
- Borghild Setre
- Borghild Seatre
- Borghild Satra
- Borghild Seter
- Borghild Saeter
- Borghild Sæter
- Borghild Sether
- Borghild Sather
- Arabic: بورغيلد سيتري (Burghild Sitri)
- Chinese (Simplified): 博尔希尔德 塞特雷 (Bó'ěrxī'ěrdé Sàitèléi)
- Hungarian: Sætre Borghild
- Japanese: ボルヒルド セトレ (Boruhirudo Setore)
- Russian: Боргильд Сетре (Borghild Setre)
- Ukrainian: Боргільд Сетре (Borhild Setre)
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Borghild begins with the Old Norse element "borg," meaning "fortress" or "castle," combined with "hildr," signifying "battle" or "war." The name literally translates to "battle fortress" or "fortress of battle." Old Norse, the language spoken by Vikings and their Scandinavian ancestors, formed the basis for many modern Scandinavian languages. The name's construction follows a common pattern in Old Norse names, joining two meaningful elements to create a compound name with a specific, often aspirational, meaning. Borghild originates in Scandinavia, reflecting the warrior culture and societal values of the Norse people. While precise historical records of its early popularity are limited, names with similar elements were common during the Viking Age. The name likely spread with Viking migrations and settlements. Variations and related names exist in other Germanic languages, though Borghild itself remains most strongly associated with Scandinavian heritage. Diminutives are not widely documented, but nicknames based on either element, such as "Borg" or "Hilda," are plausible.
The word "sætre" comes from Old Norse, specifically the word "setr." This term literally translates to "farm," "dwelling," or "mountain pasture." It often described a summer farm, a place where livestock grazed during warmer months. The word reflects a strong connection to agriculture and rural life in early Scandinavia. As a place name element, "setr" became a common suffix in Norway. Over time, people living on or near these "sætre" farms adopted it as their family identifier. The name is most prevalent in Norway, particularly in areas with mountainous terrain and traditional farming practices. You will find variations in spelling, such as "Sæther," "Seter," or "Saetre," reflecting regional dialects and evolving orthography. These slight changes did not alter the core meaning, which remained tied to the land and agricultural heritage.
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