Freya
FRAY-uh
Girl · English
Meaning: Lady, noblewoman
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Freja
Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Lady, of the noble, of the beloved
- Pronunciation
- FRAY-ah
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Very popular in Denmark (2023)
From Old Norse 'freyja' meaning lady; the Norse goddess of love.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageMythological
Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Denmark, Sweden
Alternate spellings
FreyjaOld Norse
Old Norse spelling.
Cultural associations
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Freyja
Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, and death.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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