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Sunniva
Sunniva
Faroese
Alternative forms
- Sunneva
- Sunnuva
Proper noun
Sunniva f
- A female given name
Usage notes
Matronymics
- son of Sunniva: Sunnivuson
- daughter of Sunniva: Sunnivudóttir
Declension
| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Sunniva |
| Accusative | Sunnivu |
| Dative | Sunnivu |
| Genitive | Sunnivu |
Norwegian
Etymology
Old English sunne "sun" + gifu "gift". Name of a legendary ninth century saint, an Irish princess who sailed to Norway.
Proper noun
Sunniva
- A female given name.