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”