Freya

American

[frey-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

Example Sentences

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Freya had been born smaller than expected and was not able to breastfeed without a manual aid.

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In the past few years, three well-known individuals named Wally, Freya and Thor have all passed through the UK, hauling out in several locations.

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Forward Freya Godfrey, 20, was an unused substitute after earning her first call-up this week, while Taylor Hinds picked up her second cap, but only played 15 minutes.

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"I just got inspired by her really," Freya said.

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"Seeing the pictures of our donors with their families, it made it all very real," Freya said about that "poignant moment".

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