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Gunnar

Gunnar is a male given name of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements gunnr (war) and arr (warrior). The name is commonly found in Scandinavian countries and has been used since the Viking Age. In Hebrew, the name can be translated as גונאר (Gunar). In other languages, the name has various forms and translations, such as Gunnar in German, Gunnar in Dutch, Gunnar in Swedish, Gunnar in Norwegian, and Gunnar in Icelandic. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly due to the influence of Scandinavian immigrants. Notable individuals with the name include Gunnar Myrdal, a Swedish Nobel laureate in economics, and Gunnar Nelson, an Icelandic mixed martial artist.

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Gunnar
Male given name
Gunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin. The name Gunnar means fighter, soldier, and attacker, but mostly is referred to by the Viking saying which means Brave and Bold warrior. King Gunnar was a prominent king of medieval literature such as the Middle High German epic poem, the Nibelungenlied, where King Gunnar and Queen Brynhildr hold their court at Worms. Gunder is a nordic variant, Günther is the modern German variant, and Gonario is the Italian version. Some people with the name Gunnar include:
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