Sölva

Sölva is a feminine first name that serves as a short form for various names beginning with the element 'Sol-', such as Solveig or Solfrid.

What does the name Sölva mean?

The name Sölva, in its feminine form, serves as a diminutive for names that start with 'Sol-.' Its meaning can be metaphorically translated as 'the Bright One.' The origin of the name goes back to the Old Norse word sǫlr, which includes meanings like 'bright,' 'pale,' 'wan,' and 'faded.'

Where does the name Sölva come from?

The name Sölva has its roots in Old Norse and means 'the Bright One.' The etymology derives from sǫlr, which means bright, pale, wan, and faded. It is used in the languages Danish, North Frisian, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Sölva?

Sölva is pronounced approximately as 'Söl-va.'

When is the name day of Sölva?

The name day for Sölva is celebrated on June 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Sölva is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 5,539th place. In the last ten years, Sölva has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 10-year statistic rank of 8,964th. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 10,533rd position.