Sunniva
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See also: Sunníva
Faroese
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Old English Sunnġifu, from sunne (“sun”) + ġifu (“gift”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Sunniva f
- a female given name
Usage notes
[edit]Matronymics
- son of Sunniva: Sunnivuson
- daughter of Sunniva: Sunnivudóttir
Declension
[edit]| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Sunniva |
| Accusative | Sunnivu |
| Dative | Sunnivu |
| Genitive | Sunnivu |
Norwegian
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Old English sunne "sun" + gifu "gift". Name of a legendary ninth century saint, an Irish princess who sailed to Norway.
Proper noun
[edit]Sunniva
- a female given name