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At a Glance
- Meaning
- High-born, of noble/high kin
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- HAW-kohn
Hakon is an Old Norse name that means "high-born," or "of noble/high kin." You may see it said that Hakon means "chosen son," but that's an embellishment: the second part of the name, konr, more precisely means "son or descendant of noble birth" and is related to konungr, "king." It's pronounced HAW-kohn.
Meaning & Origin of Hakon
Meaning: High-born, of noble/high kin.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: Hakon means 'of high kin' or 'chosen son' Actually: 'Chosen son' is an embellishment; the second element konr more precisely means 'son/descendant of noble birth' (related to konungr, 'king'), not literally 'chosen.'
How to Pronounce Hakon
HAW-kohnIPA /ˈhɔːkɒn/
Popularity of Hakon
Hakon 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 Hakon mean?
High-born, of noble/high kin.
How do you pronounce Hakon?
Hakon is pronounced HAW-kohn (IPA: /ˈhɔːkɒn/).
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