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Fraya
How to Pronounce Fraya
Pronounced FRAY-ah /ˈfreɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Freya — from Old Norse Freyja, 'a lady, a noblewoman' (the goddess of love and beauty)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Fraya is a spelling of Freya — from Old Norse Freyja, 'a lady, a noblewoman'. The radiant Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and war, who rode a chariot drawn by cats (Friday is named for her). A soft, lyrical, mythic name; the Fra- styling personalizes it (said 'FRAY-ah').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-lady at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Fraya mean?
Fraya spells Freya — Old Norse 'a lady, a noblewoman' (the goddess of love).
How do you pronounce Fraya?
It's said FRAY-ah /ˈfreɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Fraya a boy or girl name?
Fraya is a girl's name.
How popular is Fraya?
Fraya is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Freya is more common.