Svanhild
Norwegian · Girl
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About the name Svanhild
Svanhild is a Old Norse name composed of "swan" (swan) and "hildr" (battle), meaning "swan battle" or "battle swan." The name has Germanic linguistic roots and combines elements common in Norse naming traditions.
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Etymology
Svanhild is a Old Norse name composed of "swan" (swan) and "hildr" (battle), meaning "swan battle" or "battle swan." The name has Germanic linguistic roots and combines elements common in Norse naming traditions.
The name is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norwegian and Icelandic, with historical prominence in Norse sagas and medieval Scandinavian nobility; it remains in use in modern Nordic countries.
Svanhild currently ranks #533 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1945.
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