What origin is the name Yngve?

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

What are good sister names for Yngve?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Yngve — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Yngve

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yngve

Yngve

Boy

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Yngve is a Scandinavian boy's name meaning "Master.".

With Scandinavian roots, Yngve is a boy name that means "Master.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Master.

Popularity

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

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What does Yngve mean?

Yngve is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Master.".

How popular is Yngve?

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