Solveig

Meaning & origin

Solveig is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is commonly interpreted as "strong house." The exact origin of the name is debated: one theory traces the first element to an Old Norse word for a house, hall, or large room, while another links it to "sól", meaning "sun." Solveig appears in several variant forms, such as Solvig, Solvej, Sylvi, Sølvi, Sólveig, Soli, and Solvejg. The name is also known from literature, notably as the name of a character in Henrik Ibsen's "Peer Gynt".

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Famous people with the first name Solveig

• Martin Solveig Musician
• Solveig Dommartin French actress
• Solveig Løvseth Norwegian triathlete
• Solveig Kloppen Person

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