Name meaning
Sverre
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Norwegian
- Say it
- SVER-reh
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Sverre comes from the Old Norse Sverrir, borne by a twelfth-century king of Norway. It is often linked with sverra, to swing; this is not certain.
Roots
Old Norse (uncertain).
Where it is used
Sverre and Sverrir are forms of one name.
Sverre name FAQ
What does the name Sverre mean?
Sverre may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old Norse (uncertain).
Where does the name Sverre come from?
Sverre is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Norwegian families.
How do you pronounce Sverre?
Sverre is usually pronounced SVER-reh.
Is Sverre a boy's or a girl's name?
Sverre is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.