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Freya

American

[frey-uh] / ˈfreɪ ə /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

the goddess of love and fertility, sister of Frey, daughter of Njord; one of the Vanir.

Freya British

/ ˈfreɪə /

noun

Norse myth the goddess of love and fecundity, sister of Frey

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Etymology

Origin of Freya

< Old Norse Freyja originally, lady, mistress, feminine of Frey; compare German Frau

Example Sentences

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"It's really important to continue to show up," said Freya, 28, manager of a London environmental organisation, one of those sitting towards the front of the crowd of protesters.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Freya Bowen says she has lived with intense menstrual pain since she was 14.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Freya says a vocational route was the right choice for her - both in terms of her career aspirations, and in managing her workload and exam stress.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Freya had been born smaller than expected and was not able to breastfeed without a manual aid.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“And Freya, what would we do without Freya?” asked Tyr.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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