Idun: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Idun – Meaning: the ever-young or rejuvenating one – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EE-dun


Idun is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “the ever-young or rejuvenating one”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Idun

Meaning: The ever-young or rejuvenating one.

Origin: Old Norse.

How to Pronounce Idun

Phonetic: EE-dun   IPA: /ˈiːdʌn/

Popularity of Idun

Idun doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Idun

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