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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

Freya Bowen says she has lived with intense menstrual pain since she was 14.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Freya, 18, is a student at York College and Team GB handball player.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Stoecker, Freya Tarbit and Amelia Coltman all finished in the top 10 of the women's skeleton, while there were more than 20 top-10 finishes in total.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Freya was the most beautiful of all the gods.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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