Skadi Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Skadi

"In Norse mythology, Skaði is a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2024 👥 148 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
In Norse mythology, Skaði is a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
148
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Skadi Mean?

In Norse mythology, Skaði is a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains. Skaði is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources; in the Prose Edda and in Heimskringla, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson; and in the works of skalds.

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In Norse mythology, Skaði is a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains. Skaði is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources; in the Prose Edda and in Heimskringla, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson; and in the works of skalds.

Root Element
Skadi
Core Meaning
"In Norse mythology, Skaði is a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Skadi

S 1
K 2
A 1
D 4
I 9
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Skadi in Numbers

148 US bearers
2024 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Skadi" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "In Norse mythology, Skaði is a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~148 people named Skadi in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 30 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Skadi?

The Life Path number for Skadi is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.

Is Skadi a boy or girl name?

Skadi is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Skadi in the US?

Approximately 148 people in the United States are named Skadi. The name peaked in 2024 with 30 recorded uses.

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