Save Gender Feminine Usage Norse Mythology, Old Norse Other Forms FormsHervor Meaning & History Derived from herr "army" and vár "vigilant, cautious". This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology. Hervǫr is the daughter of Hlǫðver and the sister of Hlaðgunnr. She, Hlaðgunnr and Ǫlrún are described as swan-maidens.
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