Pronunciation | /ˈfreɪ.ə/ FRAY-ə |
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Gender | female |
Origin | |
Word/name | Old Norse |
Meaning | " Lady" |
Other names | |
Related names | Freyja, Freja, Frøya, Frida, Priya, Ffreuer |
Freya is an Old Norse feminine given name derived from the name of the Old Norse word for noble lady ( Freyja). The theonym of the goddess Freyja is thus considered to have been an epithet in origin, replacing a personal name that is now unattested. [1] [2]
Freya, along with its variants, has been a popular name in recent years in English-speaking countries, Germany, and Scandinavian countries. [3] [4]
Pronunciation | /ˈfreɪ.ə/ FRAY-ə |
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Gender | female |
Origin | |
Word/name | Old Norse |
Meaning | " Lady" |
Other names | |
Related names | Freyja, Freja, Frøya, Frida, Priya, Ffreuer |
Freya is an Old Norse feminine given name derived from the name of the Old Norse word for noble lady ( Freyja). The theonym of the goddess Freyja is thus considered to have been an epithet in origin, replacing a personal name that is now unattested. [1] [2]
Freya, along with its variants, has been a popular name in recent years in English-speaking countries, Germany, and Scandinavian countries. [3] [4]