The baby name Svein is a boy name, 1 syllables long and is pronounced "s-vayn".
Svein is Scandinavian in Origin.
Svein is a Scandinavian name that means "young man" or "servant". It is a popular name in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The name has been in use since the Viking Age and has been borne by several notable figures in Scandinavian history. In Norse mythology, Svein was the name of a legendary king of Denmark who was known for his wisdom and justice.
Svein is a masculine name and is pronounced as "Svayn" in Norwegian and "Sven" in Swedish and Danish. The name is composed of two elements: "sveinn" which means "young man" or "servant" and "r" which is a common suffix in Scandinavian names. The name has several variations including Sven, Svenn, and Sveinn.
The origin of the name Svein can be traced back to Old Norse and is derived from the word "sveinn" which means "young man" or "servant". The name was popularized in Scandinavia during the Viking Age and has remained a popular name in the region ever since. Today, the name Svein is still commonly used in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and is often given to boys as a first name.