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Sunniva is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is a variant of Sunniva, which itself is derived from the Old Norse elements 'sunn' meaning 'sun' and 'iv' meaning 'life'. Therefore, Sunniva signifies 'sun-life' or 'child of the sun', suggesting brightness, vitality, and warmth.