1610s, from Low German, from Middle Low German Swede, back-formed from a source akin to Old English SweoÃ°eod, literally Swede-people, from Sweon (plural) Swedes (Old Norse, Old Swedish Sviar), called by the Romans Suiones, probably from Proto-Germanic *sweba free, independent, or else from *geswion kinsman..
Symptoms & Signs. Vaginal odor is typically from inflammation of the vaginal area. Inflammation of the vaginal area can occur because of poor hygiene but is often a result of infection in or around the vagina. A common infection that can cause vaginal odor is overgrowth of the normal vaginal bacteria to cause bacterial vaginosis. The sexually transmitted disease trichinosis can cause vaginal odor. Uncommon causes of vaginal odor include cancers and an abnormal passageway between the rectum and vagina (rectovaginal fistula).
For example, a woman may think that her urine has a strong or unpleasant odor, when actually the source is her vagina. Common vaginal infections with trichomoniasis or gardnerella, can cause strong, foul, and fishy odors. Pay attention to the odor of your urine. If there is a change, not simply related to dehydration (lack of fluid intake), then contact your healthcare provider.