Siv

The first name Siv is a contemporary variation of the name Sif, which is rooted in Norse mythology. The name is derived from the Old Norse term sifjar and means approximately 'the relative by marriage'.

What does the name Siv mean?

Siv, a girl's name, represents a modern form of the mythological name Sif. Derived from the Old Norse word sifjar, it carries the meaning 'the relative by marriage'. In Norse mythology, Sif is described as a goddess with long, golden hair. She is the wife of the thunder god Thor and the mother of Ullr and Thrud. The name Siv enjoys a certain popularity in Scandinavia and is relatively common there.

Where does the name Siv come from?

The name Siv has its roots in Old Norse and means 'the relative by marriage'. It is rooted in the Old Norse languages such as Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and other Scandinavian languages.

How do you pronounce Siv?

The pronunciation of Siv is clear and memorable. The name is monosyllabic and is pronounced as [ziːf] or [siːf], with the long 'i' sounding bright and tense. The final consonant provides a distinct closure. The focus on the detail of the syllable enhances the sound. Siv conveys a powerful and sober presence - a name with a minimalist form but a clear Nordic aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Siv is among the less common first names. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common names for newborn girls. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 4,003. Over the last ten years, the name Siv has been given fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043.

Nicknames & pet names

Sivillis

Famous people

• Siv Braten (Norwegian biathlete)
• Siv Bråten Lunde (Norwegian biathlete)
• Siv Braten Lunde (biathlete)
• Siv Bublitz (publisher)
• Siv Cedering (Swedish author)
• Siv Ericks (actress from Sweden)
• Siv Heim Saeboee (handball player from England)
• Siv Pettersson (Swedish singer)
• Siv Widerberg (Swedish author)
• Siv-Inger Svensson (Swedish singer)
• Siw Malmquist (Danish singer)