List of Swedish Baby Names Meanings

Carola

(kah-RO-lah)

The name Carola is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Carola is: The french form of the English Carol, a dimunitive of Charles meaning strong.

Casper

(KAHS-pər)

Casper (with the same sounding Kasper) is a family and personal name derived from Chaldean that means "Treasurer". The origins of the name have been traced as far back as the Old Testament and variations of the name have been adopted by a variety of cultures and languages.

Christer

(KRIS-tər)

Origin of the name Christian: Derived from the Latin christiānus (a Christian, a follower of Christ), which is from the Greek christianos (a Christian, a follower of Christ). Short: Chris. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Christian man Origin: Danish, Latin, Swedish

Cilla

(SI-lah)

English Meaning: The name Cilla is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Cilla is: A made famous by 1960s British singer CilIa Black, who was born Priscilla White.

Meaning: Blinded Origin: Dutch, Latin, Swedish

Claes

(KLAHS)

Claes is a common first name in Sweden. It was also a common name in the Low countries until the 18th century, after which the spelling Klaas was largely adopted. People with the given name Claes include: Claes Adelsköld (1824–1907), Swedish engineer, military officer and politician. Claes Andersson (b.

Meaning: People's triumph Origin: Greek, Swedish

Dag

(DAHG)

Dag is a masculine Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse dagr, meaning "day" (or the name of the god Dagr, a personification of the day), most commonly used in Norway and Sweden. In Sweden, September 16 is Dag's Name Day. Dag is uncommon as a surname.

Meaning: Day Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Edit

(EH-dit)

The name Edit is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Edit is: Joyous.

Edvard

(ED-vard)

Origin of the name Edward: Derived from the Old English Eadweard (wealthy or fortunate guardian), a compound name composed of the elements Ä“ad (prosperity, wealth) and weard (guardian, protector). Edward is a royal name, having been borne by three Anglo-Saxon kings and eight kings of England.

Edvin

(ED-vin)

Origin of the name Edwin: Borrowed from the English, Edwin is derived from the obsolete Old English Eadwine, a compound name composed of the elements ēad (prosperity, fortune, riches) and wine (friend): hence, “wealthy friend.” Var: Edwyn. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Rich or wealthy friend Origin: Danish, English, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish

Egil

(EE-yeh-gil)

Norse Meaning: The name Egil is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Egil is: Inspires fright.

Meaning: Respect, horror Origin: Danish, Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish