Gefion

Gefion is a female variant of the Scandinavian name Gefjon. Translated, the name means 'the giver'.

What does the name Gefion mean?

The name Gefion is a modified form of the Old Norse Gefjon and carries the meaning 'the giver'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Norse word gefa, which means 'to give'. In Germanic mythology, Gefion is worshipped as the goddess of family and happiness. She protects maidens and symbolizes purity, similar to morning dew. An alternative spelling of the name is Gifion.

Where does the name Gefion come from?

Gefion is a female first name with Old Norse origins, meaning 'the giver'. The word derives from the Old Norse gefa, which means 'to give'. The name is used in Scandinavian languages.

How do you pronounce Gefion?

Gefion is pronounced like 'Gef-john'.

Popularity

In Germany, Gefion is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 3,816th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 9,317th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Gefi

Famous people

• Gefion Clausen (writer)
• Gefion Helmke (actress)