Svana

Svana is an Icelandic short and pet form of names that begin with the elements 'Svan-', 'Swan-', or 'Schwan-'. The name refers to 'the female swan.'

What does the name Svana mean?

Svana represents an Icelandic short and pet form of names that begin with 'Svan-', 'Swan-', or 'Schwan-'. The meaning of the name is 'the female swan' or 'the swan.' Sometimes it is also considered a short form of Svanhild, which in this context means 'the swan warrior.' The origin of the first name lies in Old High German, derived from the element swan, which means 'the swan,' and possibly combined with hiltja, which means 'the battle' or 'the warrior.' In Germanic and Norse mythology, as well as in many legends, the swan is regarded as a bird of fate. Swan maidens and swan warriors are depicted as spirits that appear in swan form and are considered pure, elegant, and untouched beings. Alternatives to Svana include Swana, Swane, Svane, Swanette, Schwanetta, Schwanette, Zwanette, Swanja, Svanja, and Svantja.

Where does the name Svana come from?

The etymology of Svana is Old High German. The name means 'the female swan.' The components consist of swan, which means 'the swan,' and hiltja, which means 'the battle,' 'the warrior,' 'the hero,' or 'the champion.' The language is Icelandic.

How do you pronounce Svana?

Svana is pronounced like 'Sva-na.'

When is the name day of Svana?

The name day for Svana is celebrated on August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Svana is a rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2010 at 2,348th place. Between 2010 and 2024, Svana was used around 20 times as a first name in Germany, placing it at 8,112th. However, in the last ten years, no child has been given this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Nanni / SvanaBanana / Svani

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