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Freja
Lady (Norse variant)
Origin
Germanic
Used in
de
Origin and meaning of Freja
Freja is the Scandinavian form of Freya, from Old Norse Freyja, 'lady, noblewoman'. In Norse mythology Freyja is the goddess of love, beauty and fertility, among the most revered deities of the Viking pantheon. Today Freja is a hugely popular name in Denmark and Scandinavia, often near the top for baby girls, and increasingly liked in Germany too. Beyond Northern Europe it stays fairly rare.
Variants around the world
How Freja sounds in other languages.
FreyaFrøya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Freja mean?
The name Freja means Lady (Norse variant).
What is the origin of the name Freja?
Origin of Freja: Germanic.
What are the international variants of the name Freja?
International variants of Freja: Freya and Frøya.