List of Norwegian Baby Names Meanings

Kennet

(KEN-et)

The meaning of the name “Kennet” is: “Born of fire”. Categories: Scandinavian Names. Used in: Germanic speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: Celtic - Gaelic , English.

Meaning: Handsome one Origin: Danish, Gaelic, Norwegian

Kjell

(SHEL)

Kjell is a masculine given name in Norway, Finland and Sweden, in Denmark the cognate is Kjeld or Keld. It is derived from the Old Norse: kętill, meaning "kettle," "cauldron," or "helmet." In 2007, there were 59,011 men in Sweden with "Kjell" as their first name, making it the 42nd most common masculine name in Sweden.

Meaning: Large pot Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse, Swedish

Kjerstin

(KYER-stin)

Meaning and origin. Kjerstin is a Norwegian girl name. The meaning of the name is Anointed, Follower of Christ.

Lasse

(LAHS-she)

Given Name LASSE. GENDER: Masculine. USAGE: Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish. PRONOUNCED: LAHS-se (Danish, Finnish) [details]

Laurits

(LAU-rits)

Danish Meaning: The name Lauritz is a Danish baby name. In Danish the meaning of the name Lauritz is: Laurel.

Meaning: City of laurels Origin: Latin, Norwegian

Lis

(LIS)

The different meanings of the name Lis are: Hebrew meaning: My God is a vow. Greek meaning: My God is a vow. English meaning: My God is a vow.

Meaning: Promise of God Origin: Hebrew, Norwegian

Lise

(LEE-se)

"Lise" is a varient of the Hebrew name "Elizabeth" meaning "God's promise."

Lovise

(law-VEE-se)

Given Name LOVISE. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Danish, Norwegian.

Magnhild

(MAH-hilt)

Derived from Old Norse magn "mighty, strong" and hildr "battle". This was the name of a novel by the Norwegian author Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson.

Meaning: Powerful in battle Origin: Norwegian, Old Norse

Maiken

(MIE-ken)

Origin of the name Marie: French cognate of Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryām, a name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." ... The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Jesus, the son of God.