dirgintas
Dirgintas is a Lithuanian masculine given name that has been used in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and in modern Lithuania. The name is of Baltic origin and is believed to derive from the Lithuanian word dirgta, meaning “long” or “continuous,” suggesting endurance or steadfastness. Historical records indicate that the name was relatively common among Lithuanian nobility during the 13th and 14th centuries, and several medieval documents mention individuals named Dirgintas as minor nobles or local leaders within the Lithuanian territories.
During the medieval period, the name appears in a few charters and chronicles. One notable instance is
In contemporary Lithuania, Dirgintas remains an uncommon but recognized name. It occasionally appears in genealogical studies