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Gefjon

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Pronounced GEF-yon /ˈɡɛf.jɔn/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Gefjon, 'the giver; the generous one' (from gefa, 'to give'); the Norse goddess of plowing, fertility, and abundance; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The giver; the generous one: Gefjon is a Norse goddess of plowing. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GEF-yon'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Gefjon, 'the giver; the generous one' (from gefa, 'to give'); the Norse goddess of plowing, fertility, and abundance; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Gefjon comes from the Old Norse Gefjon, 'the giver; the generous one' (from gefa, 'to give'); the Norse goddess of plowing, fertility, and abundance (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'GEF-yon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-giver at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gefjon is 'the giver; the generous one' in Old Norse (from gefa, 'to give') — the goddess of plowing, fertility, and abundance who plowed the island of Zealand from Sweden — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'GEF-yon').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Gefjon — Norse mythology; goddess

Variations

GefionGefjun

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gefjon mean?

Gefjon is Old Norse for 'the giver; the generous one' (from gefa); the goddess of plowing and abundance. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Gefjon?

It's said GEF-yon /ˈɡɛf.jɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gefjon a boy or girl name?

Gefjon is a girl's name.

How popular is Gefjon?

Gefjon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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