Sunniva

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See also: Sunníva

Faroese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English Sunnġifu, from sunne (sun) + ġifu (gift).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Sunniva f

  1. a female given name

Usage notes

Matronymics

  • son of Sunniva: Sunnivuson
  • daughter of Sunniva: Sunnivudóttir

Declension

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Sunniva
Accusative Sunnivu
Dative Sunnivu
Genitive Sunnivu

Norwegian

Etymology

Old English sunne "sun" + gifu "gift". Name of a legendary ninth century saint, an Irish princess who sailed to Norway.

Proper noun

Sunniva

  1. a female given name