The meanings of the days of the week

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The origins of the names given to the days of the week in the Western calendar are traced back to a number of different beliefs and sources.

Monday

The name ‘Monday’ is Roman in origin and means “Moon’s Day”.

Tuesday

The word ‘Tuesday’ comes from old German and derived from “Tyr’s Day”. Tyr is a Germanic-Norse god of war and sky.

Wednesday

The name ‘Wednesday’ is derived from the Norse “Woden’s Day” or “Odin’s Day”. Odin is the Nordic all-father god and master of the runes.

Thursday

The world ‘Thursday’ comes from the Norse “Thor’s Day”. Thor is the Nordic god of battle and strength.

Friday

It is thought that the name ‘Friday’ could come from the Nordic phrase “Frigg’s Day”. Frigg was Odin’s wife and a fertility goddess. The name may also derive from “Frey’s Day” a god who could not battle in Ragnarok after the mortal Skirnir lost Frey’s sword.

Saturday

The name ‘Saturday’  has an origin in “Saturn’s Day”. In Roman mythology Saturn is the father of the god Jupiter.

Sunday

Sunday is Roman in origin and means ‘Sun Day’.

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