Find out how popular the first name Solvei has been for the last 5 years (from 2019 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Solvei by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Solvei is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Solvei.

The history of the first name Solvei

The name Solvei is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age (circa 800-1050 AD). The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "sól," meaning "sun," and the suffix "-vé," which denotes a sacred or revered object or place.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Solvei can be found in the Icelandic Landnámabók, a medieval manuscript that details the settlement of Iceland by Norse explorers in the 9th and 10th centuries. This suggests that the name was in use among the Norse peoples during this time period.

While there are no definitive historical references to individuals named Solvei in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's connection to the sun may have held significance in Norse mythology, where celestial bodies were often revered and personified as gods or goddesses.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Solvei was Solvei Hallbjörnsdóttir (born around 1130), a prominent Icelandic chieftain's wife and landowner in the 12th century. Another notable figure was Solvei Gunnarsdóttir (1190-1260), an Icelandic noblewoman and landowner who was involved in several legal disputes over property rights during her lifetime.

In the 13th century, Solvei Þórðardóttir (1220-1290) was a powerful chieftain's wife in Iceland who played a significant role in the island's politics and conflicts during the Sturlung Age.

Solvei Ólafsdóttir (1310-1380) was a renowned Icelandic poet and scholar who lived in the 14th century and was known for her contributions to the preservation of Old Norse literature and poetry.

Finally, Solvei Þorvaldsdóttir (1450-1520) was a prominent Icelandic landowner and chieftain's wife in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, during the turbulent period leading up to Iceland's union with Denmark.

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