Magni
Old Norse · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Magni
The given name 'Magni' is derived from the Old Norse word 'magni', meaning 'mighty' or 'powerful', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*maginaz', which is also the source of the English word 'magnify'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Magni' is derived from the Old Norse word 'magni', meaning 'mighty' or 'powerful', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*maginaz', which is also the source of the English word 'magnify'. The name 'Magni' is associated with Norse mythology, where it is the name of the son of Thor, and has also been used in Scandinavian cultures and possibly in some Christian contexts.
Magni currently ranks #668 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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