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757Rita is a female name used across many European languages and cultures, most commonly as a short form of Margherita and other names ending in rita. It has been adopted in Danish, English, Estonian, German, Hungarian, Ita...
Robert is a masculine given name of ancient Germanic origin, widely used across many languages and cultures for centuries. It derives from the Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame, g...
Robin is a unisex given name of medieval English origin, originally a diminutive of Robert, but now usually regarded as an independent name. The name Robert itself derives from the Old Frankish elements hrod meaning 'fam...
EtymologyRoffe is a Swedish diminutive of Rolf, an Old Norse name. The name Rolf itself derives from the Old Norse Hrólfr, a contraction of Hrodulf (Rudolf), composed of the Germanic elements hruod meaning "fame" and wol...
Roger is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old Frankish name Hrodger, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame" and ger meaning "spear," thus signifying "famous spear." The name was ad...
Roland is a masculine given name with roots in the ancient Germanic language, derived from the elements hruod meaning "fame" and lant meaning "land", though some theories suggest the second element may have been nand mea...
EtymologyRolf is a male given name originating from the Old German name Hrolf, a contraction of Hrodulf (see Rudolf). The name is composed of the Germanic elements hrod (meaning "fame") and wolf (meaning "wolf"), thus tr...
Ronja is a feminine given name predominantly used in Scandinavian countries, best known as an invention of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren for her 1981 fantasy novel Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (sometimes translated into...
Rosa is a feminine given name used across many European languages, including Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. Generally, it can be considered to deri...
Ruben is the form of the biblical name Reuben used in several languages, including Armenian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, and Swedish. The name originates from the Hebrew Re'uven, meaning "behold, a...
Runa is a feminine given name with multiple origins from different, unrelated cultures. In Scandinavian contexts, Runa is the feminine form of Rune, derived from Old Norse rún meaning "secret lore, rune". It is closely r...
Rune is a masculine given name used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is derived from Old Norse rún meaning "secret lore, rune." The name directly echoes the ancient runic script, a system of writing and divination used...
Rut is the form of Ruth used in several languages including Hebrew, Icelandic, Spanish, and Swedish. The name appears in the Old Testament as the central character of the Book of Ruth, where the heroine is a Moabite woma...
Ruth 1 is a Hebrew name meaning "female friend," derived from the root reʿuṯ. In Hebrew, the name is written as Ruṯ. It appears in many languages including Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Sw...
Sabina is a feminine given name derived from the Roman cognomen Sabinus, which comes from Latin Sabinus meaning "a Sabine." The Sabines were an ancient Italic people who inhabited the Apennine mountains in central Italy...
Saga is a feminine name used in Iceland, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, with deep roots in Norse mythology and language. Its meaning is twofold: it can be traced to the Old Norse goddess Sága, whose name possi...
Samuel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), traditionally interpreted to mean "name of God"—from the roots shem (שֵׁם, meaning "name") and ʾel (אֵל, meaning "God"). An alternative...
Sandra is a female given name used widely across European languages and the English-speaking world. It originated as a short form of Alessandra, the Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander). Through its connection...
Sanna is a Scandinavian short form of Susanna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Shoshanna meaning "lily" (or "rose" in modern Hebrew), which itself comes from the Egyptian word sšn meaning "lotus". It is also asso...
Sara is a feminine given name used in many languages around the world, derived from Sarah. The name ultimately comes from the Hebrew שָׂרָה (Sara), meaning "lady, princess, noblewoman". In the Old Testament, Sarah is the...
Sarah is a name of profound biblical and cultural significance, derived from the Hebrew name שָׂרָה (Sara), meaning "lady, princess, noblewoman." In the Old Testament, Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the matriarch of th...
Sassa is a Swedish diminutive of Astrid, Alexandra, or Sara. In Swedish naming traditions, diminutives are commonly formed by adding suffixes like -sa to longer names, creating affectionate or informal variants.The name...
Sebastian is a masculine given name used widely across Europe, particularly in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, and Swedish contexts.EtymologyThe name derives from the Latin Sebastian...
Etymology and OriginsSelma is a feminine given name that is used across numerous European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, German, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish. Its exact meaning is unknown, but it is be...
Severin is a masculine given name used in Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish. It is a form of Severinus, derived from the Roman family name Severus, which means 'stern' in Latin. Etymology and Historical Usage The na...
Etymology and MeaningSigfrid is a Swedish form of Siegfried, itself derived from Old Germanic elements sigu “victory” and fridu “peace.” The name thus conveys a meaning of “victorious peace.”Historical and Cultural Conte...
Sigge is a Diminutive of Sigurd, Sigfrid 1, and other Old German names beginning with the element sigu meaning "victory". Primarily used in Sweden, this short form carries the heroic connotations of its etymological root...
Etymology and OriginsSigne is a modern Scandinavian form of the Old Norse name Signý, which itself is derived from the elements sigr meaning "victory" and nýr meaning "new". Thus, the name carries the poetic meaning of "...
Sigrid is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Sigríðr, composed of the elements sigr meaning "victory" and fríðr meaning "beautiful" or "beloved." The name has been widely used i...
Sigurd is a masculine given name originating from the Old Norse name Sigurðr, composed of the elements sigr meaning "victory" and vǫrðr meaning "guard" or "guardian." Thus, the name conveys the sense of "victory guardian...
Sigvard is a Swedish given name derived from Sigiward, the continental Germanic cognate of Sigurd. It shares roots with the Old Norse name Sigurðr, composed of the elements sigr 'victory' and vǫrðr 'guard, guardian'. In...
Simon is a masculine given name of biblical origin, derived from the New Testament Greek form Σίμων (Simon), which itself comes from the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shimʿon), meaning "hearing" or "listening," from the root שָ...
Siri is a feminine given name widely used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish contexts. It is a short form of the Old Norse-derived name Sigrid, which itself comes from the elements sigr meaning "victory" and fríðr meaning...
Siv is a Scandinavian feminine given name used primarily in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The name derives from the Old Norse Sif, which meant "bride" or "kinswoman". In Norse mythology, Sif was the wife of Thor, the god...
Sivert is a masculine given name used primarily in Norwegian and Swedish. It is a form of Sievert, which itself derives from the Low German form of Sigurd.EtymologyThe name traces its roots to the Old Norse name Sigurðr,...
Siw is a feminine given name used in Norway and Sweden, representing a modern spelling variant of Siv. While the spelling with 'w' is less common, it has occasionally appeared alongside Siv, especially in the 20th centur...
Sixten is a masculine given name of Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse name Sigsteinn, composed of the elements sigr meaning "victory" and steinn meaning "stone". The name thus signifies "victory stone". It is ea...
Smilla is a feminine given name of modern literary origin, invented by Danish author Peter Høeg for the heroine of his 1992 novel Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow (original Danish title: Frøken Smillas fornemmelse for sne)...
Sofi is a feminine given name with multiple linguistic origins. In Armenian, it is a form of Sophie, ultimately derived from Sophia, the Greek word for "wisdom." In Swedish and Spanish, it is a short form of Sofia.Etymol...
Sofia is a form of Sophia used in various languages. Derived from the Greek word sophia meaning "wisdom", it shares the same root as the ancient Greek concept of wisdom. The name was borne by an early, possibly mythical,...
Sofie is a feminine given name used in several European languages, primarily Czech, Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, and Swedish.Etymology and HistorySofie is a form of Sophie in several languages. Sophie itself is the...
EtymologySolveig is a female given name of Old Norse origin, increasingly common in Scandinavian countries. The name traditionally has been interpreted as being composed of elements sól "sun" and veig "strength." Alterna...
Solvig is a Swedish variant form of the name Solveig, derived from the Old Norse name Sólveig. The name combines the elements sól meaning "sun" and veig meaning "strength", giving the overall meaning of "sun strength" or...
Etymology and OriginSonja is a given name used across Sonya in several European languages, predominantly in Scandinavia, Central Europe, and the Balkans. It was borrowed directly from the Russian diminutive Sonya, which...
Sören is a masculine given name used primarily in German and Swedish, functioning as a form of the Danish Søren. Like its Danish counterpart, Sören ultimately derives from the Late Latin name Severinus, which itself is a...
Staffan is the Swedish variant form of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name has been used in Sweden since at least 1330, as attested in historical records.Etymol...
Stefan is a masculine given name widely used across Europe, serving as the direct form of Stephen in many languages including Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, German, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, and Swedish. The nam...
Stellan is a masculine given name primarily used in Sweden. Its exact meaning is uncertain, though it is often interpreted as "peaceful one" or "calm," possibly derived from the Old Norse word stilling meaning "calm." An...
Sten is a Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse name Steinn, meaning "stone." As a masculine name, it is commonly used in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Estonian cultures, reflecting a strong connection to...
Stig (also spelled Stieg) is a common masculine given name in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. It is derived from Stigr, a name with origins in Old West Norse Stígr, ultimately from the word stíga, meaning "path" or "to w...
Stina is a feminine given name, primarily used in Scandinavia as a short form of Christina and other names ending in stina. The name Christina ultimately derives from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian, mea...
Sture is a Swedish male given name derived from an Old Norse nickname stura, meaning "to be contrary" or, more broadly, "haughty" or "proud." The name shares its root with the Swedish adjective stursk (recalcitrant) and...
Sune is a masculine given name used primarily in Denmark and Sweden, derived from the modern form of Suni. The root name Suni comes from Old Norse sunr, meaning "son". This etymology ties the name directly to the ancient...
Susann is a German and Scandinavian short form of Susanne, itself a form of Susanna. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Shoshanna, meaning "lily" (or in modern Hebrew also "rose"), the name has deep biblical and his...
Susanna is a feminine given name with roots stretching across several ancient languages and cultures. It derives from the Greek Σουσάννα (Sousanna), which itself comes from the Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshanna), meaning "li...
Susanne 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"),...
EtymologySvante is a Swedish short form of Svantepolk, which in turn derives from the Old Swedish form of the Slavic name Svatopluk. The root name is ultimately composed of the Old Slavic elements svętŭ "sacred, holy" an...
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...
Etymology and HistorySven is a Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse byname sveinn, meaning "boy" or "young man". The original Old Norse spelling was sveinn, and the name historically was not only a personal...
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...