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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Knot
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kuh-NOOT
Knut is a vintage-feeling boy's name of Old Norse origin, meaning "knot." It's pronounced kuh-NOOT, with the K sounded out at the start. It carries a worldly, old-world air that sets it apart from the usual vintage revivals.
Meaning & Origin of Knut
Meaning: Knot.
Origin: Old Norse.
How to Pronounce Knut
kuh-NOOTIPA /kəˈnuːt/
Popularity of Knut
Knut 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.
Names Like Knut
These names share Knut’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Knut mean?
Knot.
How do you pronounce Knut?
Knut is pronounced kuh-NOOT (IPA: /kəˈnuːt/).
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