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feminine · Norse Mythology origin
From Old Norse Freyja, derived from the Proto-Germanic root *frawjō meaning lady or mistress. In Norse mythology, Freya is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and war, associated with magic and the afterlife, making the name one of the most prominent in the Scandinavian pantheon. The name has enjoyed widespread modern revival, particularly in English-speaking and German-speaking countries. Related forms include Freja, the common Scandinavian spelling, and Freyja, the reconstructed Old Norse original.
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