Name:
Solveig
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Old Norse
Meaning:
Solveig originates in Old Norse and means "from the house of strength". As a feminine given name, it is most popular in Scandinavian countries and Iceland. It was the name of the main character in Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt. Ibsen probably used the name due to its possible origin associated with the sun.
Pronunciation:
SOL-vay
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Solvig
Famous Solveig:
Solveig Sollie : politician