Gender: Female
Origin: Anglo-Saxon, Norwegian
Meaning: Gift of the Sun, Sun, Gift, Beautiful as the sun
Pronunciation: SUN-ee-vah, /ΛsΚn.Ιͺ.vΙ/, S AH N AH V AH
Popularity Rank: #72,668
Derived from Old Norse name Sunnifa, composed of the elements sunnr meaning 'sun' and frΓΓ°r meaning 'beautiful'. Legend says Saint Sunniva was a princess who fled Ireland with her followers and was eventually martyred in Norway.
The name Sunniva is of Anglo-Saxon, Norwegian origin and means Gift of the Sun, Sun, Gift, Beautiful as the sun. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sunniva is commonly found in Norway, France, United Kingdom, and 18 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SUN-ee-vah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ΛsΚn.Ιͺ.vΙ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH N AH V AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Sunniva is recorded 363 times globally, ranking it as the 72,668th most common name worldwide.
Sunniva is most prevalent in Norway, with 268 occurrences, making it the 319th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Sunniva is found among 1 in every 297 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #319 | 1 : 297 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sunniva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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