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Sif

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How to Pronounce Sif

Pronounced SIF /ˈsɪf/High

Meaning: From the Old Norse Sif, 'kinship; a relation; affinity/bond'; the golden-haired Norse goddess of the earth and harvest, wife of Thor; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Kinship; a relation; affinity: Sif is a Norse goddess, wife of Thor. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SIF'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Sif, 'kinship; a relation; affinity/bond'; the golden-haired Norse goddess of the earth and harvest, wife of Thor; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2021)#17340
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
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History & Origin

Sif comes from the Old Norse Sif, 'kinship; a relation; affinity/bond'; the golden-haired Norse goddess of the earth and harvest, wife of Thor (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'SIF').

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

Did you know? Sif is 'kinship; a relation; affinity' in Old Norse — the golden-haired goddess of the earth and harvest, wife of Thor — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'SIF').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Sif — Norse mythology; goddess

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Siv

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If you like Sif…

Thor— her husband
Freya— a fellow Norse goddess
Skadi— a companion Norse goddess
Skuld— the same mythology feel
Ran— shares Sif's Norse roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sif mean?

Sif is Old Norse for 'kinship; a relation; affinity'; the goddess of the earth and harvest, wife of Thor. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Sif?

It's said SIF /ˈsɪf/ — one syllable.

Is Sif a boy or girl name?

Sif is a girl's name.

How popular is Sif?

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

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