Freya

American

[fray-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

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Freya

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

"Oh yes, I will play with Freya Godfrey, then I can win. I will tell her that," she jokes.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 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

“I hate you so much,” said Freya, who stood unsmiling beside Loki.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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