Sunniva Name Meaning
The name Sunniva comes from Norwegian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sunniva below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sunniva Name Meaning
NorwegianScandinavian form of the Old English name Sunngifu, which meant "sun gift" from the Old English elements sunne "sun" and giefu "gift". This was the name of a legendary English saint who was shipwrecked in...
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