Swane

Swane is a modern feminine first name that is considered a French variant of Swana, a short form of names beginning with the elements 'Swan-' or 'Schwan-.' In German, the name can be translated as 'the female swan.'

What does the name Swane mean?

The name Swane is regarded as a modern French form of the name Swana, which serves as a short form for first names beginning with 'Swan-' or 'Schwan-.' Translated into English, it means 'the female swan' or 'the swan.' The origin of the name Swane is anchored in Old High German and derives from the element swan, meaning 'the swan.' In Germanic and Norse mythology, the swan is often depicted as a bird of fate. Swan maidens and swan warriors are spirits that appear in the form of swans and are popularly considered pure, elegant, and untouched beings. Other variants of the name include Svana, Svane, Swanette, Schwanetta, Zwanette, Swanja, Svanja, and Svantja.

Where does the name Swane come from?

The name Swane has its roots in Old High German and means 'the female swan.' The word is composed of the element swan, which means 'the swan.' The language of origin is French.

How do you pronounce Swane?

Swane is pronounced like 'swan,' with a soft 'e' at the end.

When is the name day of Swane?

The name day for Swane is celebrated on August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Swane is one of the rarer first names. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,053rd place in the French name charts. In the last ten years, Swane has been given about 180 times in France, placing it at 1,295th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 1,848th in France.