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407Susanne is a feminine given name that serves as the German and Scandinavian form of Susanna. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Shoshanna, meaning "lily" or "rose" (and possibly from the Egyptian word for "lotus"),...
Svea is a Swedish female name derived from the archaeological-historical tribe of the Svear, or Swedes, who gave their name to the nation of Sweden. The name emerged in the 17th century as a personification of the countr...
Sylvi is a feminine given name used primarily in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It originated as a Swedish and Norwegian variant of Solveig, an Old Norse name composed of the elements sól ("sun") and veig ("strength"), thu...
Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, most commonly used as a variant of Silvia. Since the 19th century, Sylvia has been the predominant English spelling, largely replacing the original Silvia in English-speak...
Synnöve is the Swedish form of Sunniva, a name that originates from the Old English Sunngifu, meaning "sun gift" (from sunne "sun" and giefu "gift"). Etymology Synnöve is a Scandinavian adaptation, specifically Swedish,...
OverviewTanja is a feminine given name used across several European countries, including Croatia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, and Sweden. It is a variant of Tanya, whi...
Tatiana is a feminine given name of Roman origin. It derives from the Roman family name Tatius, via its derivative Tatianus. Thus Tatiana is etymologically a feminine form meaning "belonging to Tatius." The Sabine king T...
Tekla is the form of Thekla used in Georgian, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, and Swedish.Etymology and OriginsThe name derives from the ancient Greek Theokleia (Θεόκλεια), meaning “glory of God,” composed of the elements th...
Teodora is a feminine given name used across multiple European languages, including Bulgarian, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish, and Swedish. It is the feminine form of the Greek name T...
Teresa is a feminine given name used across Theresa's numerous linguistic variants in Catalan, Danish, English, Finnish, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. It ultimately der...
Terese is a female given name used in Basque, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, and it is a form of Theresa (also spelled Teresa). The name Theresa itself has uncertain origins, possibly deriving from the Greek word theros...
Teresia is a Swedish variant of Teresa, itself a form of Theresa. This name carries a rich legacy tied to venerated saints and notable historical figures, particularly within Christian traditions.Etymology and OriginsThe...
Tessan is a Swedish feminine diminutive of Teresa, itself a form of Theresa. The name Theresa, with its variants Teresa and Thérèse, has deep roots in Christian tradition, borne notably by prominent saints. Saint Teresa...
Thea is a feminine given name with multiple potential origins, most commonly used as a short form of longer names such as Dorothea, Theodora, and Theresa. It is used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, am...
Therese is a German and Scandinavian variant of Theresa, a feminine given name with a rich history rooted in Spanish and Portuguese traditions. The name ultimately derives from the Spanish and Portuguese Teresa, first re...
Thorborg is a surname of Swedish origin, though it can also function as a given name. It is a variant of Torborg, which itself is the Swedish and Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Þórbjǫrg. The name Þórbjǫrg is compos...
EtymologyThyra (also spelled Thyri) is a Danish and Swedish name that ultimately derives from the Old Norse Þýri, a variant of the names Þórví or Þórveig, which incorporate the name of the thunder god Þórr (Thor). In thi...
Tilda is a short form of Matilda, common in English, Finnish, and Swedish usage. The name is a diminutive derived from the first syllable of Matilda, following a pattern seen in other variants like Tillie and Tilly.Etymo...
Etymology and Meaning Tilde is a feminine given name used in Danish and Swedish, originating as a short form of Mathilde or Matilda. These names ultimately derive from the Germanic name Mahthilt, composed of the elements...
Tina is a feminine given name derived as a short form of Christina, Martina, and other names ending in tina. It is widely used across many languages and cultures, including Georgian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Ger...
Etymology and MeaningTindra is a modern Swedish female given name, derived directly from the verb tindra, meaning "to twinkle" or "to sparkle." The name evokes imagery of starlight or glitter, reflecting a trend in Swedi...
Tora is the modern Scandinavian form of the Old Norse name Þóra. While the historical form still sees some use, Tora and its variant spelling Thora have become the standard orthographies in Norwegian and Swedish naming t...
Torborg is a Swedish and Norwegian feminine given name (also used as a surname) derived from the Old Norse name Þórbjǫrg. The name combines the name of the god Thor, from the Old Norse Þórr meaning “thunder,” with the el...
Tova 2 is a Swedish variant of Tove, a name that evolved from the Old Norse name Tófa. Tófa was originally a short form of Þórfríðr, an Old Norse compound name. The first element of Þórfríðr is Þórr, the name of the form...
Tove is a Scandinavian feminine given name, predominantly used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is the modern form of the Old Norse name Tófa, which itself is a short form of the compound name Þórfríðr: the first eleme...
Tuva is a Swedish and Norwegian variant of Tove, a modern form of the Old Norse name Tófa, which itself is a short form of Þórfríðr. This compound name is derived from the elements Þórr, referring to the Norse god of thu...
Tyra is a female given name used in English, Swedish, and African American communities, originating from the Old Norse name Þýri, itself a variant of the Norse names Þórví or Þórveig. These Old Norse names combine the el...
Ulla is a feminine given name with multiple origins.EtymologyIn German-speaking countries, Ulla is a diminutive of Ursula, meaning "little she-bear." In Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, it is der...
Ulrica is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, most common in Sweden. It is a feminine form of Ulric, which in turn derives from the Old English name Wulfric, itself composed of the Germanic elements wulf (meani...
Ulrika is a Swedish feminine form of Ulrich, derived from the Old German name Odalric, which combines the elements uodil ('heritage') and rih ('ruler, king'). The name thus carries the meaning 'rich heritage' or 'noble r...
Ursula is a feminine given name with widespread use in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Swedish, and other languages. It is derived from a diminutive of the Latin word ursa, meaning "she-bear," making its literal...
Valborg is a Scandinavian feminine given name, primarily used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, and is a form of Walburga. The name derives from the Old German elements walt meaning "power, authority" and burg meaning "...
Vendela is the Swedish feminine form of the name Wendel. Wendel itself derives from a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element wentil, meaning "a Vandal." The Vandals were a Germanic tribe who invaded Spai...
Vera is a feminine given name widely used across multiple languages and cultures. In Russian, it means "faith" (from the word вера), while it is also often associated with the Latin adjective verus, meaning "true." This...
Etymology Veronika is the form of Veronica used across many languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Estonian, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Russian, Slovak, Slovene, Swed...
Victoria is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word victoria, meaning "victory". In Roman mythology, Victoria was the goddess of victory, equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike. It is also an attested feminine fo...
Viktoria is a widespread feminine given name used in many European languages, serving as a variant of Victoria. It also functions as an alternate transcription of Russian/Bulgarian Виктория, Ukrainian Вікторія (see Vikto...
Etymology and OriginVilda is a Swedish female name derived directly from the Swedish adjective vild, meaning "wild, untamed." This word shares roots with Old Norse villr and English wild. As a given name, Vilda reflects...
Vilhelmina is a Swedish and Lithuanian feminine form of William. The name thus shares William's Germanic roots, derived from the elements willo 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection'. Vilhelmina is the female equiv...
Vilma is a feminine given name used in several European languages, including Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish. It is the local...
Viola is a feminine name meaning "violet" in Latin, derived from the classical Latin word for the flower. The name is used across multiple European languages, including Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian,...
Viveca is a Swedish female given name, a form of Vibeke. Vibeke itself is the Danish form of Wiebke, which ultimately derives from Wiebe, a Frisian short form of names beginning with the Old German element wig meaning "w...
Viveka is a Swedish feminine given name, a form of Vibeke. It shares its origin with names that trace back to the Old Germanic element wig meaning "war," ultimately reflecting a martial heritage. The name is particularly...
Vivi is a Scandinavian diminutive of names beginning with Vi, as well as Olivia and Sofia. It is used primarily in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.Etymology and HistoryThe name Vivi functions as a short form or nickname f...
Wilma is a feminine given name of German origin, primarily used as a short form of Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina itself is the Dutch and German feminine form of Wilhelm, the German cognate of William. The name was introduced to...
Ylva is a Swedish and Norwegian feminine given name derived from Old Norse, directly translating to "she-wolf." This name originated as the feminine counterpart of the masculine given name Ulf, both stemming from the Old...
Yvonne is a feminine given name used across multiple European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish. It is the French feminine form of Yvon, which itself is a medieval diminu...