Magnus

Etymology
From, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.

Proper noun

 * 1)  of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.

Translations

 * Armenian:
 * Old Armenian: Մանգնոս
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 馬格努斯
 * Danish: Magnus, Mogens
 * Estonian: Magnus
 * Finnish: ,
 * Icelandic:
 * Norwegian:
 * Swedish: ,

Etymology
A Latinization of, influenced by.

Etymology
From, a Latinization of , influenced by.

Etymology
A Latinization of, influenced by.

Usage notes
Patronymics
 * son of Magnus: Magnusarson or Magnusson
 * daughter of Magnus: Magnusardóttir or Magnusdóttir

Etymology
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Etymology
A Latinization of, influenced by. Royal name in Norway since the 11th century.

Pronunciation

 * , /ˈmɑgnʉs/

Etymology
A Latinization of, influenced by. First recorded as a given name in Sweden in the 12th century.

Related terms

 * (male given names)
 * (surnames) ,