Sweden girl names · with full meanings
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Swedish Girl Names With Nordic Light

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A
8 of 8 names
Agata
Croatian / Czech / Greek / Italian / Polish / Russian / Serbian / Slovene / Spanish / Swedish · Good-hearted
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Agda
Swedish · Old Norse, beautiful, good-hearted, generous.
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Alfhild
Norwegian / Swedish · Battle of Elves
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Amanda
Danish / Dutch / English / German / Italian / Latin / Norwegian / Portuguese / Roman / Spanish / Swedish · One Who Deserves Love
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Anette
Hebrew / Scandinavian · Grace, favour, God has blessed
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Annika
Hebrew / Swedish · Grace, favour, God has blessed
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Arla
Swedish · Early
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Asta
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish / Faroese / Lithuanian · Divine Beauty
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9 of 9 names
Beata
Danish / German / Italian / Norwegian / Polish / Roman / Scandinavian / Swedish · Blessed
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Beatrice
English / Italian / Latin / Swedish · Voyager
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Bergen
Scandinavian · Lives on a hill
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Berit
Danish / Irish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Powerful, Strong
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Birgit
Danish / German / Irish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Powerful, Strong
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Birgitta
Danish / Finnish / Gaelic / Icelandic / Irish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Powerful, Strong
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Borghild
Danish / Norse / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Defence In Battle
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Brita
Danish / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish · Nordic origin, meaning "exalted one".
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Britt
Danish / Irish / Norwegian / Swedish / Estonian · Powerful, Strong
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6 of 6 names
Carola
Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Italian / Swedish · Free Woman
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Catharina
Dutch / Swedish · Pure. Gracious. Noble. Winner. Intelligent.
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Cathrine
Danish / Norwegian / Swedish · Pure, clear, blessed, beautiful, honorable.
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Charlotta
Scandinavian / Swedish · Free man
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Christin
Danish / German / Norwegian / Swedish · Follower of Christ.
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Copper
Scandinavian / Slavic · A reddish brown mineral
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4 of 4 names
Dagmar
Czech / Danish / German / Icelandic / Norse / Norwegian / Slovak / Swedish / Germanic · Maid of The Day
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Dagny
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · New Day Started
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Dahlia
English / Swedish · Dahlia Flower
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Dorotea
Croatian / Italian / Spanish / Swedish · Gift of God.
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6 of 6 names
Edit
Hungarian / Swedish · Shortened form of Edith/Eduardo
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Elisabet
Hebrew / Scandinavian · My God is an oath, devoted
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Elka
Scandinavian · Noble one
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Emelie
Germanic / Swedish · Work, industrious, striving
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Erica
English / Italian / Norse / Swedish · Ruling Forever
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Espn
Scandinavian · God bear
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2 of 2 names
Filippa
Greek / Italian / Swedish · "Lover of horses; friend of horses."
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Fredrika
Finnish / Swedish · Peaceful ruler, peaceful leader.
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7 of 7 names
Gabriela
English / Hungarian / Italian / Swedish · God is my strength
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Gerda
Dutch / Germanic / Scandinavian / Faroese · Strong Like A Spear
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Gertha
Scandinavian · Enclosure, stronghold
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Gudrun
Danish / German / Norse / Norwegian / Swedish / Faroese · Battler, powerful, divine, secret, war.
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Gunda
Danish / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · War-like
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Gunhild
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Battle In War
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Gustava
Swedish · Staff of the gods
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8 of 8 names
Hedda
Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish / Faroese · Fighting A Battle
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Hedvig
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · "Hedvig" means "battleworthy" or "warrior."
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Helga
Danish / Dutch / German / Hungarian / Icelandic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Divine Woman
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Hilda
Anglo-saxon / Danish / Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Spanish / Swedish · Fighting A War
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Hildegard
Danish / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Protecting Against Battle
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Hildegarde
German / Scandinavian · Comrade in arms
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Hildur
Germanic / Icelandic / Norwegian / Swedish · Fighting A War
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Hjordis
Scandinavian / Slavic · Norse name meaning "sword goddess".
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5 of 5 names
Ida
Croatian / Danish / Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Hungarian / Italian / Norwegian / Portuguese / Slovene / Spanish / Swedish / Amish · Hardworking Woman
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Ildiko
Scandinavian / Slavic · Ildiko means "warrior" or "battle-worthy".
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Ingeborg
Danish / German / Norwegian / Swedish / Germanic · God's Protection
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Inger
Danish / Norwegian / Swedish · Beautiful Goddess
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Iris
Danish / Dutch / English / Finnish / French / German / Greek / Norwegian / Spanish / Swedish · Colors of Rainbow
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J
4 of 4 names
Janina
English / Finnish / German / Lithuanian / Polish / Swedish · "God is gracious."
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Jonna
Danish / Finnish / Hebrew / Swedish · God is Merciful
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Judit
Danish / German / Hungarian / Norwegian / Spanish / Swedish · Praiseworthy woman with strong determination.
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Juni
Scandinavian · June
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11 of 11 names
Kajsa
Greek / Swedish · Chaste, Pure
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Kari
Norse / Scandinavian · Pure
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Karin
Danish / Dutch / English / Finnish / German / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish / Faroese · Chaste, Pure
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Karina
Greek / Scandinavian · Pure / pure, clear one
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Karita
Norwegian / Swedish · Beloved
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Katrin
Estonian / German / Swedish / Faroese · Pure, chaste, clear, blessed, noble.
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Kerin
Danish / Dutch / English / Finnish / German / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish / Faroese · Chaste, Pure
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Kerstin
German / Latin / Swedish · Christian Woman
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Kia
African / Swedish · Season’s beginning
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Kirstyn
Greek / Scandinavian · Follower of Christ
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Kjerstin
Latin / Norwegian / Swedish · Christian Woman
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9 of 9 names
Linn
Welsh / Scandinavian · Lake, pool; linden tree
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Lisbet
Danish / Hebrew / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Promise of God
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Lise
Danish / English / French / Hebrew / Norwegian / Swedish · Promise of God
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Liv
Latin / Norse / Scandinavian · Olive
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Lo
Swedish · Lynx
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Lott
Danish / Dutch / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Swedish · Free Woman
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Lotta
Finnish / Germanic / Swedish · Free Woman
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Lotte
Danish / Dutch / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Swedish · Free Woman
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Lova
Swedish · Renowned warrior
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13 of 13 names
Magda
Croatian / Czech / Danish / Dutch / German / Hebrew / Hungarian / Norwegian / Polish / Portuguese / Romanian / Swedish · Woman From Magdala
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Malena
Hebrew / Scandinavian · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Malin
Hebrew / Swedish · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Margareta
Croatian / Danish / Dutch / Finnish / German / Greek / Norwegian / Romanian / Slovene / Swedish · Pearl
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Margit
Danish / Estonian / German / Greek / Hungarian / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Pearl
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Mari
Breton / Danish / Estonian / Finnish / Hebrew / Hungarian / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Welsh · Rebellious Woman
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Marianne
Danish / Dutch / English / Finnish / French / German / Norwegian / Swedish / Estonian · Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace
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Marit
Aramaic / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish · Pearl
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Marna
Danish / Latin / Swedish · From The Shore
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Meta
Danish / German / Greek / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Slovene / Swedish · Pearl
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Metha
German / Scandinavian · Pearl
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Mia
Scandinavian / Hebrew · Mine, beloved, wished-for child
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Monika
Croatian / Czech / Danish / German / Latvian / Lithuanian / Norwegian / Polish / Scandinavian / Slovak / Slovene / Swedish · Advisor, Counselor, Wise Guardian.
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5 of 5 names
Nea
Finnish / Swedish · Like A Twinflower
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Nels
Danish / Swedish · Cloud
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Nessa
Scandinavian / Cornish · Headlands, promontory
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Nicolina
Greek / Scandinavian · Victory of the people
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Nilsa
Danish / Nordic / Swedish · Victor
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5 of 5 names
Oda
German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian · I will praise the Lord or wealth
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Ola
Swedish · Ancestor’s relic
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Olga
Bulgarian / Czech / Danish / German / Greek / Hungarian / Icelandic / Italian / Latvian / Norse / Norwegian / Polish / Portuguese / Romanian / Russian / Serbian / Slovene / Spanish / Swedish / Ukrainian · Divine Woman
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Oline
Scandinavian · "Graceful, noble, or lineage."
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Ottilia
German / Swedish · Prosperous
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3 of 3 names
Petronella
Dutch / English / Swedish · Noble, strong, powerful woman.
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Pia
Danish / German / Italian / Latin / Norwegian / Roman / Slovene / Swedish / Slovenian · From Mount Olympus
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Pixie
Cornish / Swedish · Fairy
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9 of 9 names
Ragna
Danish / Icelandic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Giving Advice
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Ragnhild
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Advising In Battle
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Rakel
Danish / Hebrew / Icelandic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Sheep's Friend
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Rebecka
Swedish · "Rebecka" means "captivating, captivating beauty."
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Rica
English / German / Germanic / Scandinavian · Calm Monarch
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Rika
Dutch / Japanese / Swedish · Beautiful village; peaceful ruler; estate ruler
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Rosa
English / Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Scandinavian / Spanish / Amish · Rose Blossom
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Runa
Danish / Japanese / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Secret lore; moon
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Rut
Biblical / Czech / Hebrew / Icelandic / Polish / Spanish / Swedish · Companion, friend
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S
13 of 13 names
Saga
Icelandic / Norse / Swedish · Story; seeress
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Sanna
Finnish / Hebrew / Inuktitut / Scandinavian / Swedish · Lily
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Selma
Danish / Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Icelandic / Norwegian / Swedish / Bosnian · Protective Like God's Helmet
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Sibylla
German / Greek / Roman / Swedish · Prophetess or wise woman.
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Signe
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish / Latvian · Latest Victory
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Sigrid
Danish / Estonian / Finnish / Norse / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Marvelous Victory
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Siren
Greek / Norwegian / Swedish · Severe, or fair victory
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Siri
Danish / Norse / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Marvelous Victory
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Stina
Danish / Latin / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Christian Woman
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Sunniva
English / Norwegian / Scandinavian · Present of The Sun
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Susanna
Biblical / Dutch / English / Finnish / Hebrew / Italian / Latin / Russian / Slavic / Swedish · Lily
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Susanne
Danish / German / Norwegian / Swedish · Lily with grace and charm.
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Svea
Swedish · Swedish national anthem, "Our Sweden".
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14 of 14 names
Tala
Arabic / Persian / Samoan / Scandinavian / Tagalog / Native-american · Gold; turmeric; star; story; noble
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Tanja
Croatian / Danish / Finnish / German / Macedonian / Norwegian / Serbian / Slovene / Swedish / Bosnian · Russian and Slavic origin, meaning: "fairy queen".
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Tee
Croatian / Danish / Finnish / Norwegian / Slovene / Swedish · Gift of God
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Teodora
Bulgarian / Italian / Macedonian / Polish / Portuguese / Romanian / Serbian / Spanish / Swedish / Bosnian · Gift of God
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Terese
Basque / Danish / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish · Summer Harvest
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Teresia
Swedish · 'Teresia' means 'harvester' in Latin.
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Theresia
Dutch / German / Swedish · Noble, admired woman of God.
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Thora
Danish / German / Norse / Norwegian / Swedish · Like A Thunder
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Thyra
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Like A Thunder
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Tilda
English / Estonian / Finnish / Germanic / Swedish · Powerful and Mighty In Battle
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Tilia
Danish / Norwegian / Swedish · Prosperous
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Tora
Danish / Norse / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Tora: Tiger or God's Child.
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Tove
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish / Faroese · Beautiful
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Tyra
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Like A Thunder
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2 of 2 names
Ulla
Danish / Finnish / German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Powerful and Prosperous
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Ulrica
German / Swedish · Rich and noble heritage
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3 of 3 names
Vendela
Scandinavian / Swedish · Scandinavian feminine name meaning "a sacred spring."
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Viveca
Nordic / Swedish · Alive, life; place of refuge
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Viveka
Swedish · Wisdom, discernment, knowledge, understanding.
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Sweden girl names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a Sweden name.

They're clean and luminous. Astrid, Freja, Saga, and Linnea have a fresh Nordic clarity — beautiful without being delicate, strong without being heavy.
Sweden's top picks include Alice, Olivia, Astrid, Vera, and Maja. Traditional Swedish names like Saga and Linnea also remain favorites.
Most are wonderfully accessible. Anna, Eva, Maja, Saga, and Vera all read naturally. Astrid is 'AH-streed' — easy once heard.
Freja (goddess of love), Idun (keeper of youth), Saga (goddess of poetry), and Sif (Thor's golden-haired wife) all carry Norse mythological depth.
Plenty. Try Saga, Maja, Vera, Ebba, or Stina. Each carries Nordic warmth in just a few syllables.
Astrid means divinely beautiful, Sigrid means victorious counselor, Hilda means battle, and Frida means peace. Strength and grace woven through Swedish naming.
Many do. Ebba, Vera, Wilma, Saga, and Astrid all feel contemporary while staying authentically Swedish.
Astrid, Freja, Saga, Linnea, and Maja have all gained international interest — Swedish roots, universal Nordic appeal.
Beautifully. Linnea (Sweden's national flower), Stina (small flower), Iris, and Liv (life) all draw from natural Swedish landscape.
NameHub has a full collection of Swedish girl names organized by meaning, region, and popularity — every name comes with its full story and authentic pronunciation.