Oddveig

Faroese

Proper noun

Oddveig f

  1. a female given name

Usage notes

Matronymics

  • son of Oddveig: Oddveigarson
  • daughter of Oddveig: Oddveigardóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Oddveig
accusative Oddveig
dative Oddveig
genitive Oddveigar

Norwegian

Etymology

A 19th-century invention from Old Norse elements that would mean "sharp point" (Old Norse oddr) and "strength, war" (Old Norse víg).

Proper noun

Oddveig

  1. a female given name