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The Name Freya - Origin and Meaning of Freya
  



The Name Freya - Origin and Meaning of Freya


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Freya

Old Norse

Usage of the Name Freya

English, Norse Mythology

Meaning of the Name Freya

The name Freya comes from the Old Norse name Freyja meaning "lady".

Famous Bearers

In Norse mythology, Freyja (or Freya), sister of Freyr and daughter of Niord, is a Norse fertility goddess.
Bearers of the name include Freya Stark (1893 - 1993), an English travel writer; Freya North (born 1967), an English author; Freya Stafford (born 1977), an Australian actress.

Names Related to Freya

List of names related to Freya.
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