Liputan6.com, Jakarta Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. The name you pick will stay with your child for their whole life and become part of who they are. If you are looking for a unique name with deep meaning for your child, you should check out these Swedish names.
Swedish names have become very popular around the world in recent years. These names often come from old Viking traditions and Norse mythology, making them strong and unique. Swedish names also sound modern and fresh, which makes them perfect for families who want something different but not too unusual.
In this article, we will share some great Swedish names for boys and girls and their meanings. We gathered these names from various sources, Monday (21/7/2025). Let's check out these Swedish names and find the perfect one for your little one.
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Swedish Names and Meanings for Boys
1. Adam meaning Man
2. Albin meaning White, bright
3. Alf meaning Elf
4. Alfred meaning Wise counselor
5. Algot meaning Old God
6. Anders meaning Manly
7. Ando meaning Bird or God
8. Arvid meaning Eagle tree
9. Axel meaning Father of peace
10. Bengt meaning Blessed
11. Bertil meaning Bright, shining
12. Björn meaning Bear
13. Bo meaning To live
14. Brasse meaning Brother
15. Börje meaning Farmer
16. Ebbe meaning Boar
17. Edvin meaning Wealthy friend
18. Eldar meaning Fiery fighter
19. Elias meaning The Lord is my God
20. Elliot meaning The Lord is my God
21. Emil meaning Rival
22. Erik meaning Eternal ruler
23. Erland meaning Foreigner
24. Ernst meaning Serious, earnest
25. Felix meaning Happy, fortunate
26. Filip meaning Lover of horses
27. Folke meaning The people
28. Frey meaning Norse god of the weather
29. Frode meaning The wise man
30. Gunnar meaning Warrior
31. Gustav meaning Staff of the gods
32. Gylfi meaning First king of the Norse sagas
33. Hans meaning God is gracious
34. Herman meaning Army man, warrior
35. Hugo meaning Mind, intellect
36. Ilian meaning Shield holder, protector
37. Isak meaning Laughter
38. Jan meaning The favored one
39. Jarl meaning Chieftain
40. Jerik meaning The autocrat
41. Johan meaning God is gracious
42. Johannes meaning God is gracious
43. Jörgen meaning Earth worker
44. Karl meaning Free man
45. Kent meaning Edge, border
46. Kim meaning Warrior chief
47. Kjell meaning Kettle, helmet
48. Knut meaning Knot
49. Lasse meaning The laurel-wreathed one
50. Lars meaning Crowned with laurel
51. Leif meaning Heir, descendant
52. Liam meaning Strong-willed warrior
53. Lucas meaning The shining one
54. Mads meaning Gift from God
55. Magnus meaning Great
56. Mattis meaning Gift of God
57. Milo meaning Soldier
58. Norvid meaning Northern forest
59. Ole meaning The heir, noble
60. Yorick meaning The farm labourer or farmer
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Swedish Names and Meanings for Girls
1. Adahlia meaning A flower or noble person
2. Agda meaning Pure
3. Agnes meaning Chaste, sacred
4. Agneta meaning Pure
5. Airin meaning The peaceful one
6. Alice meaning Of the nobility
7. Alma meaning Nurturing, kind
8. Amanda meaning Worthy of love
9. Andrine meaning Brave
10. Annalisa meaning Oath of God
11. Annika meaning Graceful and merciful
12. Astrid meaning Divinely beautiful
13. Barbro meaning Foreign
14. Belinda meaning Beautiful
15. Berget meaning Strength, exalted one
16. Birgitta meaning Higher one, strong
17. Blenda meaning Heroine
18. Blomma meaning Flower
19. Brigitta meaning Strength
20. Caja meaning The pure one
21. Carina meaning Pure
22. Caria meaning The pure one
23. Cecilia meaning Dim-sighted
24. Clara meaning Bright, clear
25. Dagmar meaning Day maiden
26. Dahlia meaning Valley flower
27. Edia meaning Protector
28. Edith meaning Riches, blessed
29. Effie meaning Well-spoken
30. Eleanora meaning Light
31. Elina meaning Noble, kind
32. Elin meaning Bright, shining one
33. Elvy meaning The lively one
34. Elisabet meaning God’s promise
35. Ella meaning All, completely
36. Ellie meaning God is my source of light
37. Elsa meaning Pledged to God
38. Eva meaning Life
39. Filippa meaning Lover of horses
40. Freja meaning Goddess of love and fertility
41. Gala meaning Singer
42. Gerda meaning Enclosure
43. Greta meaning Pearl
44. Gunilla meaning Battle maiden
45. Hanna meaning Grace
46. Helga meaning Holy
47. Heli meaning The radiant one
48. Helmi meaning Pearl
49. Hilda meaning Battle woman
50. Hilma meaning Protective helmet
51. Ida meaning Prosperous
52. Ines meaning Pure
53. Ingrid meaning Beautiful, beloved
54. Irma meaning Universal or whole
55. Isabelle meaning God is my oath
56. Jorunn meaning The popular guide
57. Kina meaning The pure one
58. Laja meaning The eloquent one
59. Mailisa meaning A combination of Mai and Lisa
60. Ylvie meaning Little she-wolf