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Synnove

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Pronounced SIN-oh-veh /ˈsɪn.oʊ.veɪ/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Norwegian Synnove/Sunniva, from Old Norse sunn ('sun') and gjof ('gift') — 'sun gift.' Tied to St Sunniva, a beloved Norwegian saint.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant Nordic name: Synnove means 'sun gift' (said 'SIN-oh-veh'). Warm and luminous.
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Origin MediumNorwegian
MeaningA form of the Norwegian Synnove/Sunniva, from Old Norse sunn ('sun') and gjof ('gift') — 'sun gift.' Tied to St Sunniva, a beloved Norwegian saint.
U.S. rank (2019)#13651 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920142019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Synnove comes from the Norwegian Synnove/Sunniva, Old Norse sunn ('sun') + gjof ('gift'), 'sun gift,' linked to St Sunniva. It reads radiant and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'SIN-oh-veh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Norway. Rare, radiant, and warm.

Did you know? Synnove is a form of the Norwegian Synnove/Sunniva, from Old Norse for 'sun gift' — tied to St Sunniva, a beloved Norwegian saint (said 'SIN-oh-veh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Synnove — Norwegian Synnove/Sunniva; 'sun gift'; St Sunniva

Variations

SunnivaSynnoveSynne

Nicknames

SynneVivi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Synnove mean?

Synnove is a form of the Norwegian Synnove/Sunniva, from Old Norse for 'sun gift.'

How do you pronounce Synnove?

It's said SIN-oh-veh /ˈsɪn.oʊ.veɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Synnove a boy or girl name?

Synnove is a girl's name.

How popular is Synnove?

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

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