Solvei

Norwegian Bokmål Alternative forms nb Solveig Etymology Variant of nb Solveig, from Old Norse non Sǫlveig. The first element is traditionally connected with non salr hall, house, while the second element non -veig probably means “strength, ability” or “fighter, warrior”. Compare nn Solvei, sv Solvei and da Solvei female given name. Pronunciation nb /ˈsuːl.ʋæɪ̯/ nb uːlʋæɪ̯ 2 nb Solveig nb Sol vei Proper noun nb proper noun nb female Old Norse Usage notes nb Solvei is a spelling variant of nb Solveig, reflecting the usual Norwegian pronunciation in which final nb -g is silent. Statistics According to Store norske leksikon, approximately 80 women born in Norway in the period 1900–2017 had nb Solvei as their sole or first given name.“Solvei – kvinnenamn” in Store norske leksikon. References “Solvei – kvinnenamn” in Store norske leksikon. “Solvei” at Nordic Names.