At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'harm/damage' (cognate with 'scathe'); etymology debated
- Origin
- Old Norse (mythological)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SKAH-dee
Skadi is an Old Norse (mythological) girl's name meaning “possibly 'harm/damage' (cognate with 'scathe'); etymology debated”. It appears in 13 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Skadi
Meaning: Possibly 'harm/damage' (cognate with 'scathe'); etymology debated.
Origin: Old Norse (mythological).
A common claim: Skadi is said to mean 'damage' or 'shadow,' linked to the Norse goddess of winter Actually: 'Shadow' isn't a standard scholarly gloss; linguists more often connect Skaði's name to a root meaning 'harm/damage' (as in 'scathe').
How to Pronounce Skadi
SKAH-deeIPA /ˈskɑːdi/
Popularity of Skadi
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