Kåre name meaning
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse
Usage: Scandinavian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Meaning: Curly and Wavy
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What does Kåre mean?
Kåre came from Old Norse is a boy name, meaning of Kåre is "Curly or Wavy" is used prevalently in Danish, Scandinavian, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish. Kåre is version of Kári. Kári is Old Norse equivalent of Kárr.
Kári is originated from Old Norse language, Kári means "Wavy and Curly".
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How popular is the name Kåre?
Kåre is a popular baby name in Norway where every 1 in 400 have the name. According to our evaluation, at least 10000 people have been bestowed Kåre around the globe, concentrated mainly Nordic regions.
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Kåre in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
 | 68 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
 | 586 | 636 | 0 | 2 |
 | 4481 | 8464 | 0 | 2 |
 | 854 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Reetta is Finnish equivalent of Reeta
- Reider - Used particulary in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish, Reider aimed at boys is of Old Norse origin. Reider is form of Reidar in Danish language
- Semine - Originated from Danish, Semine is used in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian, Semine means "View, Name and Name, Good Reputation, Prestige" is used in general as a baby girl name. Semine is feminine form of Sem.
Famous people named Kåre
- Kåre Willoch, former Norwegian politician
- Kåre Nordstoga, Norwegian organist
- Kåre Kivijärvi, Norwegian photographer
- Kåre Bluitgen, Danish writer and journalist whose works include a biography of Muhammad
- Kåre Gjønnes, Norwegian politician for the Christian People's Party
- Kåre Jonsborg, Norwegian painter and textile artist
- Kåre Valebrokk, Norwegian journalist and television executive
- Kåre Holt, Norwegian author
- Kåre Olav Berg, Norwegian nordic skier
- Kåre Martin Hansen, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Kåre Stokkeland, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Kåre Kristiansen, Norwegian politician active
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