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20 Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nora	Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
Natalie	Girl	Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity
Nina	Girl	Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong
Nellie	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Horn; Affection
Nathalie	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Nelly	Girl	Shining light; Most beautiful woman; Corposant; Moon;
Novalie	Girl	New
Nea	Girl	Twinflower; New; Snow; God's sanctuary
Nissa	Girl	Woman; Sign; Friendly elf; Goblin
Nica	Unisex	Victory of the people; True image; Advisor; Bringing victory

Nanna	Girl	Daring; Brave
Noomi	Girl	Pleasantness
Nikolette	Girl	Victory of the people
Naema	Girl	Pleasantness
Nansi	Girl	Grace; Favor; Beautiful; Chaste
Neea	Girl	Twinflower
Netty	Girl	Favor; Grace; My Yahweh is gracious
Nemy	Unisex	Grove of Ariccia; Sound of truth
Norea	Unisex	Dignity; Esteem; Honor; Fire
Novali	Unisex	New

Infographic: Beautiful Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With N

Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With N are meaningful and pleasing to the ear. The following infographic introduces you to several Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With N along with their meanings, making it easier to find one that aligns with your preferences. Explore the options to choose your favorite, and share this list with fellow parents to help them in their name search.

Swedish Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With N(infographic)

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