Vemund
Norwegian · Boy
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About the name Vemund
Vemund is a Scandinavian name composed of Old Norse elements "vé" (shrine/sacred place) and "mundr" (protection), meaning "protector of the shrine" or "sanctuary defender." The name is primarily used in Norwegian and Swedish cultures, with historical roots in Norse paganism and early medieval Scandinavia.
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Etymology
Vemund is a Scandinavian name composed of Old Norse elements "vé" (shrine/sacred place) and "mundr" (protection), meaning "protector of the shrine" or "sanctuary defender." The name is primarily used in Norwegian and Swedish cultures, with historical roots in Norse paganism and early medieval Scandinavia.
Vemund currently ranks #175 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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