Magnús name meaning
Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Usage: Icelandic, Old Norse, Danish, Swedish and Finnish
Pronunciation: MAHG-noos
Meaning: Great and Large
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What does Magnús mean?
Chiefly used in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic and Old Norse, Magnús is originated from Latin, meaning of Magnús is "Great or Large" is used for boys. Magnús is equivalent of Magnus in Old Norse and Icelandic languages.
How do I pronounce Magnús?
The two syllabled name Magnús is pronounced, MAHG-noos. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first MAHG syllable.
Variants of Magnús
Magnus, Magni, Maccus, Maggi, Magny, Maccabee
How popular is the name Magnús?
Magnús is a popular baby name in Sweden where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, Nigeria and Norway. At least, 60000 people globally have carried Magnús as their given name according to our evaluation.
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Magnús in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 132 | 150 | 0 | 5 |
 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Famous people named Magnús
- Magnús Þór Hafsteinsson, Icelandic politician active in the Liberal Party
- Magnús Jónsson, Icelandic official and poet
- Magnús Óláfsson, '
- Magnús Einarsson, Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman
- Magnús Eiríksson, was also the Old Norse name of Magnus IV of Sweden
- Magnús Ver Magnússon, Icelandic former powerlifter and strongman competitor
- Magnús Scheving, Icelandic writer, entrepreneur, producer
- Magnús Guðmundsson, Icelandic politician
Lists having Magnús
- Boy names beginning with M
- Latin Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Norse Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Great
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