What does the name Magnus mean?

The first name Magnus means “great, mighty”.

Where does the name Magnus come from?

Magnus has its roots in Scandinavian.

Magnus is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Magnus is a fairly common first name.

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“great, mighty”

Origin: Scandinavian
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 71 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Magnus Carlsen Magnus Hirschfeld Magnus I.Magnus III.Magnus VI.Magnus II.Magnus IV.Magnus Gösta Mittag-Leffler Magnus Magnus Manske

Magnus is a masculine first name meaning “great, mighty”, with roots in Scandinavian. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Magnus mean?: The first name Magnus means “great, mighty”.
Where does the name Magnus come from?: Magnus has its roots in Scandinavian.
Is Magnus a girls' or boys' name?: Magnus is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Magnus?: Magnus is a fairly common first name.

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