Siv (given name) explained

Siv
Nameday:	8 March (Sweden)^[1] 6 September (Norway)^[2]
Gender:	Female
Meaning:	Bride
Region:	Scandinavia
Origin:	Norse mythology
Related Names:	Sif, Siff, Siw

Siv is a Scandinavian feminine given name found chiefly in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The name derives from the Old Norse word for "bride". In Norse mythology Sif/Siv was the wife of Thor.^[3] Individuals bearing the name Siv include:

• Siv Bråten Lunde (born 1960), Norwegian biathlete
• Siv Cedering (1939–2007). Swedish-American poet, writer, and artist
• Siv Ericks (1918–2005), Swedish actress
• Siv Elin Hansen (born 1974), Norwegian politician
• Siv Friðleifsdóttir (born 1962), Icelandic politician
• Siv Gustavsson (born 1957), Swedish racewalking athlete
• Siv Heim Sæbøe (born 1973), Norwegian team handball player
• Siv Holma (1952–2016), Swedish politician
• Siv Henriette Jacobsen (born 1966), Norwegian politician
• Siv Jensen (born 1969), Norwegian politician
• Siv Mossleth (born 1967), Norwegian politician
• Siv Pettersson (1955–1975), Swedish singer
• Siv Stubsveen (born 1968), Norwegian media personality
• Siv Tørudbakken (born 1968), Norwegian politician
• Siv Widerberg (1931–2020), Swedish writer and journalist

Notes and References

1. https://www.behindthename.com/namedays/country/sweden Behind the Name
2. https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Siv Nordic Names
3. https://www.behindthename.com/name/siv Behind the Name