Aivar
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aivar
Aivar is an Estonian given name derived from the Germanic elements "agi" (sword) and "war" (warrior), meaning "sword warrior" or "warrior with a sword." The name is primarily used in Estonia and among Estonian communities, with historical roots in Baltic-Germanic naming traditions influenced by medieval Scandinavian and Germanic peoples.
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Etymology
Aivar is an Estonian given name derived from the Germanic elements "agi" (sword) and "war" (warrior), meaning "sword warrior" or "warrior with a sword." The name is primarily used in Estonia and among Estonian communities, with historical roots in Baltic-Germanic naming traditions influenced by medieval Scandinavian and Germanic peoples.
Aivar currently ranks #2,507 in the United States as a boy's name.
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