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Solveig
How to Pronounce Solveig
Pronounced SOOL-vay /ˈsul.veɪ/Medium
Meaning: From Old Norse — variously sól/salr, 'sun/house/hall', plus veig, 'strength' — 'the strength of the house; the sun's strength'Low
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
Solveig comes from Old Norse — joining sól ('sun') or salr ('house, hall') with veig, 'strength' — 'the strength of the house; the sun's strength' (the roots are debated, which we note). The faithful, patient Solveig of Ibsen's Peer Gynt (and Grieg's tender Solveig's Song). A strong, lyrical Scandinavian name (said 'SOOL-vay', the g near-silent).
In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, the-strength-of-the-house at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Solveig mean?
Solveig is Old Norse, 'the strength of the house; the sun's strength'; the roots are debated.
How do you pronounce Solveig?
It's said SOOL-vay /ˈsul.veɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the g is near-silent).
Is Solveig a boy or girl name?
Solveig is a girl's name.
How popular is Solveig?
Solveig is a rare name in the U.S.