Svean
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The first name Svean is the masculine form of Svea. It means 'the Swede' in German.
What does the name Svean mean?
Svean is the masculine derivative of Svea and is translated in German as 'the Swede'. The name has its roots in the Old Norse word svíar, which stands for 'Swede'. An alternative form of the name is Sveja.
Where does the name Svean come from?
The name Svean originates from Old Norse and means 'the Swede'. The word svíar refers to the Swedes in Old Norse. The name is especially prevalent in the Swedish language.
How do you pronounce Svean?
Svean is pronounced like 'Sveh-an'.
Popularity
In Germany, Svean is a rare first name. In 2014, it reached the 3,829th place on the list of the most common boys' names. Between 2010 and 2024, Svean was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, there have been no new registrations. To see the global popularity and distribution of Svean, one can look at the rankings in the name charts of various countries.
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Famous people
- Svean Lauer (musician and actor)
Frequently asked questions about the name Svean
What does the name Svean mean?
Svean is the masculine form of the name Svea and is translated in German as 'the Swede'. It derives from the Old Norse word 'svíar', which also means 'Swede'.
Where does the name Svean come from?
The name Svean has its roots in Old Norse and is particularly common in the Swedish language. The Old Norse word 'svíar' refers to the Swedes.
How popular is the name Svean?
Svean is a rather rare name, mainly used in Scandinavian countries. In Germany, it is less common but could gain popularity due to its Scandinavian origin.