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Meaning of "Freya" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FREYA

Freya  [ˈfreɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FREYA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Freya is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FREYA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Freya

Freyja

In Norse mythology, Freyja is a goddess associated with love, sexuality, beauty, fertility, gold, seiðr, war, and death. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brísingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, owns the boar Hildisvíni, possesses a cloak of falcon feathers, and, by her husband Óðr, is the mother of two daughters, Hnoss and Gersemi. Along with her brother Freyr, her father Njörðr, and her mother, she is a member of the Vanir. Stemming from Old Norse Freyja, modern forms of the name include Freya, Frejya, Freyia, Frøya, Frøjya, Freia, and Freja. Freyja rules over her heavenly afterlife field Fólkvangr and there receives half of those that die in battle, whereas the other half go to the god Odin's hall, Valhalla. Within Fólkvangr is her hall, Sessrúmnir. Freyja assists other deities by allowing them to use her feathered cloak, is invoked in matters of fertility and love, and is frequently sought after by powerful jötnar who wish to make her their wife. Freyja's husband, the god Óðr, is frequently absent. She cries tears of red gold for him, and searches for him under assumed names.

Definition of Freya in the English dictionary

The definition of Freya in the dictionary is the goddess of love and fecundity, sister of Frey.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FREYA


affrayer
əˈfreɪə
arrayer
əˈreɪə
betrayer
bɪˈtreɪə
bewrayer
bɪˈreɪə
brayer
ˈbreɪə
defrayer
dɪˈfreɪə
Eritrea
ˌɛrɪˈtreɪə
forayer
ˈfɒreɪə
Freyja
ˈfreɪə
Freyr
freɪə
portrayer
pɔːˈtreɪə
preyer
ˈpreɪə
sprayer
ˈspreɪə
strayer
ˈstreɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FREYA

Freud
Freudian
Freudian slip
Freudianism
Frey
Freyja
Freyr
Freytag
FRG
FRGS
Fri.
friability
friable
friableness
friand
friar
Friar Minor
Friar Tuck

WORDS THAT END LIKE FREYA

Antalya
Catalunya
cattleya
Gaya
hiya
hoya
Jaya
Kenya
Konya
Libya
Maitreya
Malatya
maya
Nagoya
Oriya
ouguiya
playa
romneya
Surabaya
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Synonyms and antonyms of Freya in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Freya» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FREYA

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The translations of Freya from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Freya» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

芙蕾雅
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Freya
570 millions of speakers

English

Freya
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Freya
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فريا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Freya
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Freya
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফ্রেয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Freya
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Freya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Freya
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フライヤ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프레야
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Freya
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Freya
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஃப்ரெயா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Freya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Freya
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Freya
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Freya
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Freya
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Freya
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Freya
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Freja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Freya
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Freya

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FREYA»

The term «Freya» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.561 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FREYA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Freya

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FREYA»

Discover the use of Freya in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Freya and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Freya
Shares the story of the beautiful Norse goddess Freya, who found true love with a blind god.
Christopher E. Long, 2010
2
Letters to Freya: 1939-1945
Written throughout the Second World War and sent in secret to the author's wife, these letters are the legacy of an aristocratic German intelligence officer--and devout Christian and pacifist--whose untiring struggle against the Third Reich ...
Helmuth J. Von Moltke, Beate Ruhm von Oppen, 1995
3
Fussy Freya
Freya has an appetite as fine as can be – until one day she declares, "Your dhal and rice are just not nice.
Katharine QUARMBY, 2012
4
Baghdad Sketches: Journeys Through Iraq
Politics & government.
Freya Stark, 2011
5
Freya
"There are many stories told of Freya, the Nordic goddess of love. This story tells what happens when her greed for the precious Brisingamen brings great suffering"--P. [4] of cover.
Kath Lock, Frances Kelly, 1995
6
The Lycian Shore
A classic history of the region on the southwestern coast of Turkey also explores its mythological prominence and popularity as a modern travel destination, documenting the late author's 1950's boat tour during which she made first-person ...
Freya Stark, 2011
7
Passionate Nomad: The Life of Freya Stark
This is a brilliant, balanced biography, rich in sheikhs, diplomats, nomad warriors and chieftains, generals, would-be lovers, and luminaries, with author Jane Fletcher Geniesse digging beneath the mythology to uncover a complex, quixotic, ...
Jane Fletcher Geniesse, 2010
8
The Minaret of Djam: An Excursion in Afghanistan
The twelfth-century minaret of Djam is one of Afghanistan's most celebrated treasures, a magnificent symbol of the powerful Ghorid Empire that once stretched from Iran to India.
Freya Stark, 2010
9
Indianizing Film: Decolonization, the Andes, and the ...
Indianizing Film encourages readers to consider how indigenous media contributes to a wider understanding of decolonization and anticolonial study against the universal backdrop of the twenty-first century.
Freya Schiwy, 2009
10
Fen
NEW on ebook for the first time with NEW author afterword.Two very different men, one very difficult decision.
Freya North, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FREYA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Freya is used in the context of the following news items.
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Anna Brogan and Freya Christie lose in Wimbledon girls' doubles semi
Freya Christie, left and Anna Brogan during their semi-final of the girls' doubles at Wimbledon. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Yorkshire Pride Renewed as County's 'Boys of Summer' Lead cricket …
Her friend Freya Miller, 12, looked sheepish. "Freya's hair goes really frizzy sometimes," explained Isobel. She mused as to why other girls ... «NDTVSports.com, Jul 15»
3
Sydney man attacked by dogs 'has both ears ripped off'
By Freya Noble for Daily Mail Australia. Published: 01:23 EST, 12 July 2015 | Updated: 05:37 EST, 12 July 2015. 33 shares. View comments. An elderly man has ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Sydney Opera House photos show it while it was being built
By Freya Noble for Daily Mail Australia. Published: 06:41 EST, 12 July 2015 | Updated: 07:26 EST, 12 July 2015. View comments. The Sydney Opera House is ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Flipping giant tyres, hauling 'dead' soldiers, and lugging huge logs …
Natalie then hands over to Freya Martin, an obstacle-course champion who races us across the fields, throwing herself over some 4ft hay bales ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Justine Henin tennis academy graduate Sofya Zhuk comes of age to …
... to first win the juniors and then go on from there.' Great Britain's Anna Brogan and Freya Christie lost in the semi-finals of the girls' doubles. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Once Upon a Time: Here's Your First Look at Dark Swan in Season …
The interviews with an accountant, the daughter of the blind witch from Hansel and Gretel, and the former goddess Freya were hilarious set in ... «TV.com, Jul 15»
8
Clifton school production of Oliver: Review by Freya Etherington and …
By Freya Etherington and Arabella King (Year 5 pupils). Key stage 2 pupils at Clifton Primary School have been working extremely hard on ... «Ashbourne News Telegraph, Jul 15»
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First win at Wimbledon for Hucknall teen ace Freya Christie
After the victory, a smiling Freya said: “It feels amazing, being on a big court like that and taking the win in the third set as well with the home ... «Mansfield Chad, Jul 15»
10
Anna Brogan (GB) / Freya Christie (GB) beat Usue Maitane …
The women's final line-up has been decided. The familiar - Serena Williams - versus the new kid - Garbine Muguruza. But what about the men's? A superb ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»

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