Sunniva
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