Jadwiga is a name of Polish origin, derived from the Old High German elements 'hadu' meaning 'battle' and 'wig' meaning 'war'. It was popularized by Queen Jadwiga of Poland (1374-1399), who was renowned for her intelligence, compassion, and diplomatic skills. This name has a distinctively feminine charm while maintaining a strong, historical presence.
The name Jadwiga saw a steady increase in popularity between 1912 and 1917 with a peak of 13 births in both 1917 and 1919, before declining to 5 births in 1920 and rising again to 9 births in 1922. Over this period, there were a total of 85 babies named Jadwiga.