Synneva

The first name Synneva is a Norwegian variation of Sunniva, which in turn is a Nordic variant of the Old English name Sunngifu. Figuratively, the name can be interpreted as 'the gift of the sun' or 'kissed by the sun.'

What does the name Synneva mean?

Synneva is a Norwegian form of Sunniva and has its roots in the Old English name Sunngifu. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as 'the gift of the sun' or 'kissed by the sun.' The origin of the name is based on the Old English elements sunne, meaning 'sun,' and ġifu, which stands for 'gift.' The name gained recognition through Saint Sunniva, who fled to Norway's Selja when pressured by a pagan king to arrange a marriage. Other variants of the name include Sunnifa, Synnöve, Synnove, Synke, and Synne.

Where does the name Synneva come from?

The name Synneva has its origins in Old English and means 'the gift of the sun.'

How do you pronounce Synneva?

Synneva is pronounced approximately like 'Sin-neva.'

When is the name day of Synneva?

The name day for Synneva is celebrated on July 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Synneva is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best rank in the USA was in 2010 at position 16,991. Between 1930 and 2024, Synneva was used as a first name in the USA fewer than 10 times, resulting in a ranking position of 9,768. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Neva / Synni / Synnie