Sunniva

See also: Sunníva

Faroese

Alternative forms

  • Sunneva
  • Sunnuva

Etymology

From Old English Sunnġifu, from sunne (“sun”) + ġifu (“gift”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsʊnːɪva/

Proper noun

Sunniva f

  1. a female given name

Usage notes

Matronymics

  • son of Sunniva: Sunnivuson
  • daughter of Sunniva: Sunnivudóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Sunniva
accusative Sunnivu
dative Sunnivu
genitive Sunnivu

Norwegian

Etymology

Old English sunne "sun" + gifu "gift". Name of a legendary ninth century saint, an Irish princess who sailed to Norway.

Proper noun

Sunniva

  1. a female given name
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