Swedish Origin Names
Browse Swedish origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageLynnea
Lynnea derives from the botanical genus name Lynnea, which honors the 18th-century Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, known for systematizing plant taxonomy.
Ann-Sofi
Ann-Sofi is a compound given name formed by combining 'Ann,' a variant of Anna, with 'Sofi,' a diminutive of Sofia.
Maj Britt
Maj Britt functions as a compound given name, with 'Maj' deriving from the Latin 'Maius,' linked to the month of May and the goddess Maia, connoting 'greater' or 'more,' while als...
Nobel
The name Nobel derives from the Swedish adjective 'nobel,' signifying 'noble' in the sense of aristocratic, honorable, or exalted status.
Ann-Britt
Ann-Britt is a compound given name formed by combining 'Ann,' derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' with 'Britt,' a diminutive or short form of names lik...
Ann-Charlotte
Ann-Charlotte is a compound given name formed by combining 'Ann,' derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' with 'Charlotte,' a French feminine form of Charl...
Axelina
Axelina is a diminutive or feminine elaboration of Axel, which derives from the medieval Latin name Absalon, itself from the Hebrew 'Avshalom,' meaning 'father of peace' or 'peace...
Mattson
Mattson functions as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Matt,' where Matt derives from the Hebrew personal name Matthew, signifying 'gift of God' or 'hope.' This construction fo...
Nyland
Nyland functions primarily as a surname-derived given name, with 'Nyland' translating to 'new land' in Scandinavian languages, where 'ny' means 'new' and 'land' denotes land or te...
Ohlin
Ohlin functions primarily as a surname repurposed as a given name, deriving from Scandinavian onomastic traditions where it breaks down into elements suggesting 'island' or 'small...
Sjunne
Sjunne appears to derive from Scandinavian linguistic roots, potentially linked to Old Norse elements denoting sound, shine, or a diminutive form implying smallness or affection.
Caya
Caya carries multiple etymological layers depending on its linguistic pathway.
Male Names
View full pageKustaa Aadolf
Kustaa derives from the Old Norse name Gustav, composed of elements 'gautr' meaning 'staff of the Geats' or 'divine staff' and 'stafr' denoting 'staff' or 'rod,' symbolizing suppo...
Pär Olof
Pär derives from the Latin 'Petrus,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' a semantic root emphasizing solidity and steadfastness that entered Germanic languages through Christian naming pra...
Ashlund
Ashlund appears to derive from elements associated with trees and landscape features, blending 'ash'—referring to the ash tree, a hardy species symbolizing strength and resilience...
Brolin
Brolin functions primarily as a surname repurposed as a given name, with roots in Scandinavian linguistic traditions.
Christer
Christer is a modern Scandinavian given name derived from the element 'Christ-', rooted in the Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one,' referring to Jesus Christ as the Messiah.
Dahlin
Dahlin functions primarily as a surname derived from Swedish roots, where 'dal' signifies 'valley' and the suffix '-in' acts as a diminutive or locative marker, collectively sugge...
Edsson
Edsson functions primarily as a patronymic formation, where 'Ed' serves as the root element combined with the suffix '-sson,' meaning 'son of Ed.' The core 'Ed' derives from ancie...
Johanson
Johanson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Johan, a medieval form of John, which carries the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' The suffix '-son' explicitly denot...
Lejon
Lejon derives from Swedish 'lejon,' directly translating to 'lion' in English, drawing on the animal's symbolic power across Germanic and Romance linguistic traditions.