Meaning & origin
A reliable meaning for Svanhilde isn’t established in our sources yet. Rather than guess, we show what is recorded: how the name is used, how often, and the names it’s connected to.
The story
Svanhilde is a variant of Swanhilda. The history of Swanhilda gives this family its wider story. In mythological stories, Swanhilda is associated with the daughter of Sigurd.
Explained through its name family
Svanhilde’s family of names
Svanhilde has a related form in Swanhilda.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Svanhilde, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Svanhild
“swan” · “battle”
>99% girls
Svaha
“in Hinduism, a minor goddess”
>99% girls
Krimhilde
>99% girls
Svenhilda
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Satie
Satie is a variant of Sati. One Hindi interpretation is “one who speaks the truth; in Hinduism, a goddess.”
28% boys · 72% girls
Saleene
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Sakhmette
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Salusse
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