Swedish baby names

34 baby names from Sweden, each with its meaning. Open a name for its origin and similar names.

34 names

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Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

A

Alma – Nourishing, kind
Anders – Manly, brave
Andreas – Manly, brave
Anna – Grace

C

Christina – Follower of Christ

E

Ebba – Strong
Elisabeth – Pledged to God
Elsa – Noble
Emma – Universal
Erik – Eternal ruler
Eva – Life

F

Fredrik – Peaceful ruler

G

Gunnar – Warrior
Gustav – Staff of the Goths

H

Hans – God is gracious
Helena – Torch
Henrik – Ruler of the home

J

Johan – God is gracious
Johannes – God is gracious

K

Kristin – Follower of Christ
Kristina – Follower of Christ

L

Lars – Crowned with laurel
Lena – Light, torch
Linnea – Twinflower

M

Markus – Warlike, of Mars
Mia – Mine
Morten – Warlike, of Mars

N

Nils – Victory of the people

P

Petrus – Rock, stone

S

Saga – Story, tale
Signe – New victory
Stefan – Crown, garland
Sven – Young man

V

Viktor – Conqueror

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