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Solvej

Quick answerSolvej is a Danish feminine given name meaning "sun path" or "sun way," derived from Old Norse elements "sól" (sun) and "vegr" (way/path).

Danish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,295
TrendStable
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginDanish
LanguageDanish
CultureDanish
Letters6
Numerology2 Chaldean 7
Global rank#40

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Solvej

Solvej is a Danish feminine given name meaning "sun path" or "sun way," derived from Old Norse elements "sól" (sun) and "vegr" (way/path).

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Etymology

Solvej is a Danish feminine given name meaning "sun path" or "sun way," derived from Old Norse elements "sól" (sun) and "vegr" (way/path). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark, with roots in Norse/Viking culture and no specific religious affiliation, though it reflects the pagan Norse heritage of the region.

Solvej currently ranks #17,295 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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