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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Giver, the giving one
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- GEF-yon
Gefjon is an Old Norse name meaning "giver" or "the giving one." It's pronounced GEF-yon, with the stress on the first syllable and a soft "y" sound in the middle. If you want a name with a clear, generous meaning and Norse roots, this one says it plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Gefjon
Meaning: Giver, the giving one.
Origin: Old Norse.
How to Pronounce Gefjon
GEF-yonIPA /ˈɡɛfjɒn/
Popularity of Gefjon
Gefjon does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Gefjon mean?
Giver, the giving one.
How do you pronounce Gefjon?
Gefjon is pronounced GEF-yon (IPA: /ˈɡɛfjɒn/).
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