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Sveva
Of the Suebi, Germanic tribe
Origin
Germanic
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Sveva
Sveva is of Germanic origin and points to the Suebi people (Latin Suebi), an ancient confederation of Germanic tribes that also gave its name to the German region of Swabia. It therefore means 'belonging to the Suebi' and, in Italy, echoes the Swabian house of Hohenstaufen tied to Frederick II. It is an elegant, fairly rare name, prized for its aristocratic tone and firm sound. It remains almost exclusively Italian, little used elsewhere.
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