Svante
Swedish · Boy
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About the name Svante
Svante is a Swedish name derived from the Old Norse name Sveinn, meaning "young man" or "boy," with the diminutive suffix "-te" added.
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Etymology
Svante is a Swedish name derived from the Old Norse name Sveinn, meaning "young man" or "boy," with the diminutive suffix "-te" added. The name is primarily used in Swedish and Scandinavian cultures, with notable historical figures including Swedish nobleman Svante Nilsson and 20th-century chemist Svante Arrhenius.
Svante currently ranks #93 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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