What does Sven mean?
Sven means “Boy”. It is a boy name of OlD Norse origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: OlD Norse – see more OlD Norse names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #3012 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Sven
Sven comes from the Old Norse Sveinn, boy or servant. Sweyn Forkbeard (about 960-1014) was king of Denmark and conquered England in 1013, and Sven-Goran Eriksson managed the England football team from 2001 to 2006. One of the typical male names of Sweden, Norway and Germany.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Sven has 4 letters and 1 syllable, made of 1 vowels and 3 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Sven with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): S=19 + V=22 + E=5 + N=14 = 60. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 0 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Sven has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
LibraOnly the first letter counts (S). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Sven
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Sven. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Sven
Partner names that match Sven by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Sven + Inge = Svge · Sven + Iona = Svna · Sven + Helga = Svga · Sven + Erika = Svka
Sibling names for Sven
Names that sit well next to Sven: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Sven
If Sven is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Sven mean?
Sven means “Boy” and is of OlD Norse origin.
What is the origin of Sven?
In our collection Sven is listed as a name of OlD Norse origin.
Is Sven a boy or a girl name?
Sven is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Sven?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Sven is 6, with the star sign Libra. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Sven?
Sven has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Sven?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Sven include Sv, Sve, Svey, Sveie, Svo.