Jorunn
Norwegian · Girl
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About the name Jorunn
Jorunn is a Scandinavian name composed of Old Norse elements "jór" (horse) and "unnr" (to love), meaning "she who loves horses" or deriving from a root suggesting beloved or graceful.
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Etymology
Jorunn is a Scandinavian name composed of Old Norse elements "jór" (horse) and "unnr" (to love), meaning "she who loves horses" or deriving from a root suggesting beloved or graceful. The name is primarily used in Norwegian and Icelandic cultures, with historical roots in Norse mythology and Viking Age Scandinavia.
Jorunn currently ranks #446 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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