Solveig
SOHL-vay
Girl · Scandinavian
Meaning: Sun strength, strong house
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Synnøve
Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Sun gift
- Pronunciation
- SUN-nuh-veh
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Rare in Norway (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old Norse 'sunniva', possibly meaning sun gift; name of an early Christian saint.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageSoft and gentleInternational
Languages in use: Nordic, Norwegian, Old Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, United States
Alternate spellings
SunnivaOld Norse / English
Original form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Sunna/Sunniva
10th century
Legendary Irish princess revered as a saint in western Norway.
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Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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