Magnar

See also: magnar

Faroese

Proper noun

Magnar m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Magnar: Magnarsson
  • daughter of Magnar: Magnarsdóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Magnar
accusative Magnar
dative Magnari
genitive Magnars

Norwegian

Etymology

19th century invention from the Old Norse elements magn (“power”) + the ending -ar, representing herr (“army”) or geirr (“spear”).

Proper noun

Magnar

  1. a male given name
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