Name meaning
Svava
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Icelandic, Swedish
- Say it
- SVAH-vah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Svava is the modern form of Sváfa, a valkyrie of the Poetic Edda. Its meaning is uncertain.
Roots
Old Norse (uncertain).
Where it is used
Sváfa is the older form.
Svava name FAQ
What does the name Svava mean?
Svava may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old Norse (uncertain).
Where does the name Svava come from?
Svava is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Icelandic, Swedish families.
How do you pronounce Svava?
Svava is usually pronounced SVAH-vah.
Is Svava a boy's or a girl's name?
Svava is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.