masculine Ívar

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Origin:
old norse
Name Root:
ýr *hariaR > ÍVARR
Meaning:*
This name derives from Old Norse “Ívarr,” composed of two elements: “ýr” (yew tree, bow) plus “*hariar” (warrior). In turn, the name means “the bow of the warrior.” 1) Ivar the Boneless (Old Norse: Ívarr Hinn Beinlausi) was a Viking leader and a commander of the Great Heathen Army, which invaded the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England, starting in 865. 2) Ivar Vidfamne (Danish: Ivar Vidfadme) was a legendary Danish and Swedish king hailing from Scania. He may have † ~700. 3) Ivar of Limerick (Old Norse: Ívarr), died 977, was the last Norse King of the city-state of Limerick, and penultimate King of the Foreigners of Munster, reigning during the rise to power of the Dál gCais and the fall of the Eóganachta.

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faroese
icelandic
icelandic

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danish
finnish
norwegian
swedish
english
irish
scottish
welsh
old norse
sami (lapps)
old english (anglo-saxon)
latvian

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