Gun-Lis
Scandinavian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gun-Lis
Gun-Lis combines the Old Norse element "Gunn" (meaning battle or war) with "Lis," a Scandinavian diminutive form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God's oath").
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Etymology
Gun-Lis combines the Old Norse element "Gunn" (meaning battle or war) with "Lis," a Scandinavian diminutive form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God's oath"). The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, where it emerged as a compound feminine given name during the medieval and early modern periods in Scandinavia.
Gun-Lis currently ranks #1,535 in the United States as a girl's name.
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