Male Swedish Origin Names
Explore Swedish origin names used for male babies, with short meaning notes and related options.
Kustaa Aadolf
Kustaa derives from the Old Norse name Gustav, composed of elements 'gautr' meaning 'staff of the Geats' or 'divine staff' and 'stafr' denoting 'staff' or 'rod,' symbolizing suppo...
Pär Olof
Pär derives from the Latin 'Petrus,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' a semantic root emphasizing solidity and steadfastness that entered Germanic languages through Christian naming pra...
Ashlund
Ashlund appears to derive from elements associated with trees and landscape features, blending 'ash'—referring to the ash tree, a hardy species symbolizing strength and resilience...
Brolin
Brolin functions primarily as a surname repurposed as a given name, with roots in Scandinavian linguistic traditions.
Christer
Christer is a modern Scandinavian given name derived from the element 'Christ-', rooted in the Greek 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one,' referring to Jesus Christ as the Messiah.
Dahlin
Dahlin functions primarily as a surname derived from Swedish roots, where 'dal' signifies 'valley' and the suffix '-in' acts as a diminutive or locative marker, collectively sugge...
Edsson
Edsson functions primarily as a patronymic formation, where 'Ed' serves as the root element combined with the suffix '-sson,' meaning 'son of Ed.' The core 'Ed' derives from ancie...
Johanson
Johanson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Johan, a medieval form of John, which carries the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' The suffix '-son' explicitly denot...
Lejon
Lejon derives from Swedish 'lejon,' directly translating to 'lion' in English, drawing on the animal's symbolic power across Germanic and Romance linguistic traditions.