Freya
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Freya
< Old Norse Freyja originally, lady, mistress, feminine of Frey; compare German Frau
Example Sentences
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A massive figurative painting by Jones’s daughter Freya Jones, a 25-year-old artist, dominates one wall, and a large Richard Prince work sits on another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In Scotland, Freya replaced Olivia as the most popular name for girls, according to data from National Records of Scotland, while Noah held the top spot for boys.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Freya is also worried about Meta glasses, having seen videos on social media of women after nights out without them being aware, as it is hard to tell between them and typical glasses.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Freya said she liked the idea of a sticker being put over the camera, as clubs in Berlin have done.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Frey, the brother of Freya, was the mightiest of the Vanir.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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