Name meaning
Svea
means “of the Swedes”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Swedish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Swedish
- Say it
- SVEH-ah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Svea comes from the Svear, the ancient people who gave Sweden its name. Moder Svea, Mother Svea, is the national personification of Sweden.
Roots
From Old Norse Svíar (the Swedes).
Where it is used
A Swedish name.
Svea name FAQ
What does the name Svea mean?
Svea means “of the Swedes”. From Old Norse Svíar (the Swedes).
Where does the name Svea come from?
Svea is of Old Norse, via Swedish origin. Today it is used in Swedish families.
How do you pronounce Svea?
Svea is usually pronounced SVEH-ah.
Is Svea a boy's or a girl's name?
Svea is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, 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.