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Sunniva

Meaning

Scandinavian form of the Old English name Sunngifu, which meant "sun gift" from the Old English elem

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Famous People Named Sunniva

Sunniva

Saint Sunniva (10th century; Old Norse Sunnifa, from Old English Sunngifu) is the patron saint of the Norwegian Diocese of Bjørgvin, as well as all of Western Norway.

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Sunniva Ørstavik

Sunniva Ørstavik (born 13 June 1967) is a Norwegian civil servant.

Sunniva Sorby

Sunniva Sorby is an expeditioner, historian, guide, citizen scientist, and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

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Sunniva Hakestad Møller

Sunniva Hakestad Møller (5 January 1907 – 30 May 1995) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

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