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Origin and Meaning of the Name Freyja

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Gender:

Girl


Origin:	Norse


Meaning:	Woman


Pronunciation:	(FRAY ah) [Guide]

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Frøya

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Mythological Names, Nordic Names, Scandinavian Names, Rare Names, Uncommon Names, Unusual Names

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Freyja is a variant transcription of the Norse Frøya, meaning "woman". It is the name of a Nordic Earth goddess. Twin sister of Freyr, Freyja is the goddess of fertility and birth, also associated with death and the underworld. She is also a goddess of love and sexuality, of gold and silver.
The English day of the week "Friday" is presumably named after her.