What origin is the name Svanhild?

Svanhild comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Svanhild — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Svanhild

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Svanhild

Svanhild

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Svanhild is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Swan or warrior.".

With Scandinavian roots, Svanhild is a girl name that means "Swan or warrior.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Swan or warrior.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Svanhild mean?

Svanhild is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Swan or warrior.".

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