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Siv (given name)

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Siv
GenderFemale
Name day8 March (Sweden)[1]
6 September (Norway)[2]
Origin
Word/nameNorse mythology
MeaningBride
Region of originScandinavia
Other names
Related namesSif, Siff, Siw

Siv is a Scandinavian feminine given name found chiefly in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The name derives from the Old Norse word for "bride". In Norse mythology Sif/Siv was the wife of Thor.[3] Individuals bearing the name Siv include:

References

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  1. ^ Behind the Name Swedish Name Days Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  2. ^ Nordic Names Siv Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  3. ^ Behind the Name Siv. Retrieved 23 September 2018.