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Sunniva Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "sunniva" is "sun gift", and is used often for "girls".

Name
sunniva
Meaning
sun gift
Pronunciation
soon-ee-vah
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Sunniva Name Details

Sunniva is derived from the Old Norse name Sunnifa, which was composed of the elements 'sunr' meaning 'sun' and 'fríðr' meaning 'beautiful'. It is a popular name in Scandinavian countries, particularly in Norway. The name is associated with Saint Sunniva, who was an Irish princess believed to have fled to Norway to escape persecution. She is the patron saint of the western coast of Norway.

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