Freja name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Norse
Usage: German, Scandinavian, Nordic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: FRAY-a
Meaning: Mistress and Lady
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What does Freja mean?

Freja means Mistress or Lady is rooted from Old Norse which is predominantly used in Norwegian, Swedish, Scandinavian, Finnish, Danish, Nordic, Greenlandic and German is aimed at baby girls. Freja is variation of heavenly and customary Freya.

Freya's meaning is Lady and Noble Woman is originated from Old Norse.

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How do I pronounce Freja?

The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Freja is FRAY-a with emphasis on first FRAY syllable. fray-uh is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Freja

Freyja, Eija, Freya, Fraya, Frigga, Freyr, Aija, Frigg, Fredrika

Names that rhyme with Freja

How popular is the name Freja?

a popular name in Denmark having over 12247 recievers in 25 years of usage. When at the peak of its usage in 2009, it ranked 1st when 745 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 10 times Also, Freja is a popular in Sweden where over 3585 new-borns have been given the name since 2006.

At present the name is rising, in 2015, it ranked 12nd when 546 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 6 times

In United States, Freja is a unique name where it has been in use since 2000 and has secured the place in top 4000 names.

Recently in 2017, it ranked 3738th when 40 girls were named Freja. There are over 300 babies that have been given the name Freja in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 736 on girl names chart when 40 babies were named Freja. Over 590 people have been named Freja in England and Wales.

Freja is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. At least, 10000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings, concentrated mainly Nordic regions.

YearRankBirths
2023369141
2022387238
2021457529
2020474427
2019414434
2018544323
2017376340
2016424234
2015484528
2014670918
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Freja in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands052116
Finland000361
Sweden10065891337
Norway10076137
Denmark20760

Numerological analysis of Freja

You often get involved with people who have a hard time to express how they actually feel. You are a good listener but give the worst advice. You find motivation in the most unusual places and people. Mistakes are the only way to become better at something. Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you. You are extremely smart. If your name ends up with the letter A, it means you are a creative fellow with a great wish to succeed in your career.

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  •  Karoliinná - Used dominantly in Finnish and Sami eminent, Karoliinná is aimed at girls. Karoliinná is Sami equivalent of Karolina
  •  Akki - Meaning of Akki is Lovelly is used as a boy name is dominantly used in Swedish, English and Finnish
  •  Ring - Meaning of Ring is Ring is used as a boy name is dominantly used in Danish and Norwegian
  •  Margaritha came from Old Greek, meaning of Margaritha is "The Pearl" is a baby girl name is mostly used in Norwegian and Swedish
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Sibling Names for Freja

If you have decided to name your baby girl "Freja", congratulations! Now comes the fun part- choosing names for her siblings. To help you out, we have compiled a list of names that complement and go well with "Freja". From classic to trendy, this list has it all. So, let's dive in and find the perfect sibling name for your little one!

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Famous people named Freja

  • Freja Beha Erichsen, Danish model
  • Freja Riemann in Max Pinlig 3 - på Roskilde as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
  5. SCB- Statistikmyndigheten, https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/general-statistics/name-statistics/
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