Freya
Female nameScandinavian
✨ Meaning
Freya comes from the Old Norse Freyja, which is not originally a personal name at all but a title meaning lady or noblewoman, related to the modern German 'Frau.' In Norse religion Freyja is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility and, less often remembered, of war and the dead, since half of those who fell in battle were said to go to her hall rather than to Odin's.
🌍 Origin
Freyja was among the most widely venerated figures in Norse religion, and her name survives in place names across Scandinavia. The modern given name is a revival rather than an unbroken tradition, and it rose sharply in Britain from the 1990s onward, becoming one of the country's leading girls' names before spreading to North America and Australia.
⭐ Famous People Named Freya
- Freya Stark
- Freya Allan
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Freya mean?
Freya means 'lady' or 'noblewoman,' from the Old Norse Freyja, which began as a title rather than a personal name.
Who was the goddess Freyja?
A major Norse deity associated with love, beauty and fertility, and also with war and the dead, receiving half of those who fell in battle.
How is Freya spelled?
Freya is the standard English spelling. Freyja is the Old Norse and Icelandic form, and Freja is used in Denmark and Sweden.