Sven

Sven Meaning & Origin

About Sven
The name Sven is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Sveinn, meaning "young man" or "youth." It is a popular name in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and carries connotations of youthfulness, vigor, and strength. Sven is often associated with qualities such as bravery, resilience, and a sense of adventure.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sven are male.

Sven Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.28% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S V EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/svɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sven in Braille

Here's how to represent Sven in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sven in braille

How to Spell the Name Sven in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sven using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sven in sign language

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