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Svein

Boy · Scandinavian · Medium name

Meaning
Boy, young man
Pronunciation
SVAYN
Origin
Scandinavian

From Old Norse 'sveinn' meaning boy or young man.

Popularity
Rare in Norway (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Nordic, Norwegian, Old Norse

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, United States

Alternate spellings

  • SvenSwedish

    Swedish form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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