Idunn

At a Glance

Meaning

Possibly 'ever' + 'wave' per the attested elements; the compound's exact sense is debated

Origin

Old Norse (mythology)

Pronunciation

EE-doonListen

Idunn is an Old Norse name from mythology, pronounced EE-doon. It's often said to mean "she who renews youth," tied to the goddess who keeps the golden apples of youth, but that isn't what the name's roots say: its elements likely mean 'ever' and 'wave,' though the exact sense of the compound is debated.

Meaning & Origin of Idunn

Meaning: Possibly 'ever' + 'wave' per the attested elements; the compound's exact sense is debated.

Origin: Old Norse (mythology).

A common claim: She who renews youth, referencing her role as keeper of the golden apples of youth in Norse myth. Actually: The name's elements likely mean 'ever' and 'wave,' though the exact sense is debated — this describes the word's roots, not her mythological role as keeper of the golden apples of youth.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Idunn

Popularity of Idunn

Idunn 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 Idunn mean?

Possibly ‘ever’ + ‘wave’ per the attested elements; the compound’s exact sense is debated. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Idunn?

Idunn is pronounced EE-doon (IPA: /ˈiːduːn/).

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