Sunniva

Sun gift

GenderGirlOriginScandinavianSay itSOO-nee-vahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced SOO-nee-vah

About the name Sunniva

Sunniva is a Norwegian saint's name meaning gift of the sun. It's radiant, historic, and gently powerful.

Sunniva tends to be radiant, kind-hearted, and quietly devoted.

Fun fact

Saint Sunniva is the patron saint of western Norway, with legends dating to the 10th century.

Nicknames for Sunniva

SunniNiva

Variations

SynnoveSunnifa

Famous people named Sunniva

  • Saint Sunniva (patron saint of western Norway)

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