The old names of the Swedes meant worshipers of the gods

The old names of the Swedes meant worshipers of the gods

Ruotsi means asa worshippers, also, Svions, Värings, Svear och Swedes:

rote (n.)

c. 1300, "custom, habit," in phrase bi rote "by heart," a word of unknown origin.

ऋत adj. Rta (rita) true

ऋत n. Rta sacrifice

ऋत n. Rta vow

ऋत n. Rta oath

ऋत n. Rta promise

आशा f. AzA (AsA) space[god]

Svion (sve-van/un, sve-han): those who follow the customs of the gods.

væringr: "sworn oath"

Sevar: "sworn oath"

Swede (swe-ede): "sworn oath"