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Swantje

Quick answerSwantje is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Swanth or Swante, derived from the Old High German element "swan" meaning "swan," symbolizing grace and beauty.

Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables

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GenderGirl
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Peak year2018
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageLow German/Frisian
CultureNorthern European
Letters7
Numerology2 Chaldean 7
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About the name Swantje

Swantje is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Swanth or Swante, derived from the Old High German element "swan" meaning "swan," symbolizing grace and beauty.

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Etymology

Swantje is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Swanth or Swante, derived from the Old High German element "swan" meaning "swan," symbolizing grace and beauty. The name is primarily used in Low German and Frisian cultures, particularly in Northern Germany and the Netherlands, with historical roots in medieval Germanic naming traditions.

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