Where did Sweden get its name from?

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Where did Sweden get its name from?

2007-01-08 23:49:21 · 3 answers · asked by Dizzycafe 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe

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It comes from a germanic tribe called "Suiones" (Sueones, Sweonas, Suehans, Sviar or Svear). I believe the word "Svear" is the origine of "Sverige", which is the name of the country in Sweden.

Yes, that's right... I found out that "Sverige" comes from "Svea rike", which means "Realm of the Swedes".

Hope I've helped on something.

2007-01-09 00:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Verbena 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Bunch of swedes thought it up

2007-01-08 23:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by imarkmyterritory 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

By the president?

2007-01-08 23:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by PolytechnicStudent :] 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋