Svein
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Sadly, it sounds suspiciously like the German "schwein", meaning "pig". Other than that, however, it is a strong Nordic name with a rich history.
It is the ninth most-popular boys' name in Norway.
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The name means "boy, lad, young warrior" and comes from the Old Norse "sveinn".
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Sveinn Alfífuson, "Svein of Norway"
Svein Berge, musician
Svein Oddvar Moen, Norwegian soccer referee
Svein Tjugeskjegg, ancient king of Denmark, England and parts of Norway
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