Sunniva
Girl name · Old english · pronounced SOON-nee-vah
Verified name
What does Sunniva mean?
Sun gift
Origin and language
Old english, Old Norse
Language family: Norwegian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 923 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sunny, Niva
Variant: Synnøve
Related: Sol
Using Sunniva across cultures
Patron saint of Western Norway.
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