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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"It's really important to continue to show up," said Freya, 28, manager of a London environmental organisation, one of those sitting towards the front of the crowd of protesters.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Year 10 pupil Freya says her screen time has increased "a little bit", but says "it's not getting in the way of anything".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"Yet I was repeatedly denied pain relief, to the point another patient across from me got up and looked for a nurse to treat me," says Freya.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

There is a first senior call-up for London City Lionesses defender Poppy Pattinson, while uncapped 20-year-old Freya Godfrey retains her place in the squad.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Around her neck, as golden and shining as her hair, glittered the necklace of the Brisings, made for Freya by dwarfs far underground.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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