Hafdis
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- Name
- Hafdis
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- Girl name
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Hafdis (Hafdís) is an Icelandic girl's name that has its roots in the Old Norse language. The German translation of the name is 'the goddess of the sea'.
What does the name Hafdis mean?
The name Hafdis (Hafdís) is an Icelandic girl's name with Old Norse origins and means 'the goddess of the sea'. The meaning derives from the two Old Norse elements: 'haf' for 'sea' or 'ocean' and 'dís' for 'goddess' or 'fairy'.
Where does the name Hafdis come from?
The etymology of Hafdis shows that it is a feminine given name with Old Norse roots, meaning 'the goddess of the sea'. The Old Norse terms consist of 'haf' for 'sea' or 'ocean' and 'dís' for 'goddess' or 'fairy'. The name is primarily used in Icelandic.
How do you pronounce Hafdis?
Hafdis is pronounced approximately like 'Haf-diss'.
Popularity
In Germany, Hafdis is a rather rare first name. So far, it has never made it onto the German name popularity charts. Its best placement was in 2024, when it ranked 2,074th in the Swedish name charts. In the last ten years, Hafdis has been given less than 10 times in Sweden, placing it 3,287th in the ten-year statistics. From 1998 to 2024, it also stands at 3,287th in Sweden.
Famous people
- Hafdis Huld (singer from Iceland)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hafdis
What is the origin of the name Hafdis?
Hafdis is an Icelandic girl's name with Old Norse roots and is primarily used in Iceland.
What does the name Hafdis mean?
The name means 'the goddess of the sea' and is composed of the Old Norse elements 'haf' for 'sea' and 'dís' for 'goddess' or 'fairy'.
How popular is the name Hafdis?
The popularity of the name Hafdis is high mainly in Iceland, while it is less common in other countries.