Sunniva
See also: Sunníva
Faroese
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom Old English Sunnġifu, from sunne (“sun”) + ġifu (“gift”).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editSunniva f
- a female given name
Usage notes
editMatronymics
- son of Sunniva: Sunnivuson
- daughter of Sunniva: Sunnivudóttir
Declension
editSingular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Sunniva |
Accusative | Sunnivu |
Dative | Sunnivu |
Genitive | Sunnivu |
Norwegian
editEtymology
editOld English sunne "sun" + gifu "gift". Name of a legendary ninth century saint, an Irish princess who sailed to Norway.
Proper noun
editSunniva
- a female given name