ThinkabaraSoren: meaning and origin
Soren
“Stern, severe; a form of Severin”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🛶 Scandinavian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- S
About the name Soren
Soren is a boy’s name from the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning is “stern, severe; a form of Severin”. Names from Old Norse and the Scandinavian languages — like Erik, Freya, Astrid and Leif.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scandinavian names
- Anders 👦Manly, strong; a form of Andrew · Scandinavian
- Axel 👦Father of peace; a Scandinavian form of Absalom · Scandinavian
- Bjorn 👦Bear · Scandinavian
- Erik 👦Eternal ruler · Scandinavian
- Leif 👦Heir, descendant; Leif Erikson the explorer · Scandinavian
- Skyler 🧒Scholar; also linked to “sky” · Scandinavian
Sibling name ideas (Scandinavian, girls)
- Astrid 👧Divinely beautiful · Scandinavian
- Dahlia 👧The dahlia flower, named for the botanist Anders Dahl · Scandinavian
- Freya 👧Lady; the Norse goddess of love · Scandinavian
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
- Linnea 👧The twinflower, Sweden’s national flower · Scandinavian
- Saga 👧Seeing one; a Norse goddess · Scandinavian
More boy names starting with S
- Samuel 👦Name of God; God has heard · Hebrew
- Santiago 👦Saint James · Spanish
- Sebastian 👦Revered, venerable · Greek
- Silas 👦Of the forest · Latin
- Solomon 👦Peace · Hebrew
- Spencer 👦Dispenser of provisions · English
- Stephen 👦Crown, wreath · Greek
Questions and answers
What does the name Soren mean?
Soren is a name of Scandinavian origin. It means: stern, severe; a form of Severin.
Is Soren a boy or girl name?
Soren is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Soren have?
Soren has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.