The Latvia national anthem, “Dievs, svētī Latviju” (God Bless Latvia), celebrates the unity and heritage of the Latvian nation. Below are the original lyrics in Latvian and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Dievs, svētī Latviju (God Bless Latvia)
- Written Date: 1873
- Lyricist: Kārlis Baumanis
- Composer: Kārlis Baumanis
- Official Adoption Date: 1920
Original Lyrics in Latvian
Dievs, svētī Latviju,
Mūs’ dārgo tēviju,
Svētī jel Latviju,
Ak, svētī jel to!
Kur latvju meitas zied,
Kur latvju dēli dzied,
Laid mums tur laimē diet,
Mūs’ Latvijā!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Latvia national anthem English version. “Dievs, svētī Latviju” reflects the pride and unity of Latvia. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
God bless Latvia,
Our beloved fatherland,
Bless Latvia,
Oh bless it, we pray!
Where Latvian daughters bloom,
Where Latvian sons sing,
Let us dance in happiness
In our Latvia!
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