Sture
Swedish · Boy
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About the name Sture
Sture is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse *stúr*, meaning "stern," "severe," or "stubborn." The name has Germanic roots and carries connotations of strength and firmness of character.
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Etymology
Sture is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse *stúr*, meaning "stern," "severe," or "stubborn." The name has Germanic roots and carries connotations of strength and firmness of character.
The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, with notable historical significance as the surname of the Sture family, a powerful Swedish noble dynasty that produced several regents of Sweden during the 15th and 16th centuries. It remains a given name in Scandinavian countries today.
Sture currently ranks #568 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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