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Name Vanir
Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Pronounced Pron. vɑːnɪər(Old Norse)
Other Forms FormsVanr
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Meaning & History
In Norse mythology, the Vanir are a group of gods associated with fertility, wisdom, and the ability to see the future. The Vanir are one of two groups of gods (the other being the Æsir) and are the namesake of the location Vanaheim. The Vanir are peace-loving gods, while the Æsir were chaotic and warlike.