Solveig
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thumb | right | Norwegian radio journalist an non-fiction author Solveig BøhleSolveig (, ) is a female given name of Old Norse origin. It is most common in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, and it is also somewhat common in Germany and France.
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thumb | right | Norwegian radio journalist an non-fiction author Solveig BøhleSolveig (, ) is a female given name of Old Norse origin. It is most common in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, and it is also somewhat common in Germany and France.
== Etymology == The name consists of two parts, where both parts have different theorized origins. Sol- Old Norse salr "house, hall, home" Old Norse sól "sun" Old Norse sölr "sun-coloured, yellow" -veig Old Norse veig "strength" Old Norse víg "battle" Old Norse vígja "to butt" Old Norse väg "way"
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