What is the pronunciation of Sven?
Pronounce Names
Family and friends pronounced it as Sa-Vaghn. Additional Information: Pronounced as a female with a southern accent. Intially was to be pronounced SV Fawn.
How do you say Sven in Swedish?
In medieval Swedish, “sven” (or “sven av vapen” (sven of arms)) is a term for squire. The female equivalent, Svenja, though seemingly Dutch and Scandinavian, is not common anywhere outside of German-speaking countries. Sven can also be spelled with W, Swen, but is pronounced as Sven.