Scandinavian name
Sven
Young man, young warrior; Old Norse sveinn, one of the most common male names in medieval Scandinavia.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 1
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
Spellings & variants
Sven · Svein (Norwegian)
About this name
Sven is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Young man, young warrior; Old Norse sveinn, one of the most common male names in medieval Scandinavia.
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Hjalmar — Helmet + warrior; classic saga-era name.
- Ivar — Bow warrior; Old Norse Ívarr from ýr (yew/bow) + arr (warrior). Viking Age royal name.
- Astrid — Divine beauty; from Old Norse elements meaning god and beautiful.
- Bodil — Remedy in battle or command battle; Old Norse bót (remedy) + hildr (battle).
- Ebba — Boar or strong; from Old Norse elements (interpretations vary).