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Magnar

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Faroese

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Proper noun

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Magnar m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

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Patronymics

  • son of Magnar: Magnarsson
  • daughter of Magnar: Magnarsdóttir

Declension

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singular
indefinite
nominative Magnar
accusative Magnar
dative Magnari
genitive Magnars

Norwegian

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Etymology

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19th century invention from the Old Norse elements magn (power) + the ending -ar, representing herr (army) or geirr (spear).

Proper noun

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Magnar

  1. a male given name