The name Magnus is usually given to a Boy.
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The origin of the name lies in Latin.
Magnus is pronounced as MAEGNahS
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Magnus originates in Latin language and means "greatness". As a masculine given name it is mainly used in Scandinavian languages, in the United States its usage is rather rare.
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Magnus- Greatness., MAG-ns, Latin on BellyBallot
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Magnus originates in Latin language and means "greatness". As a masculine given name it is mainly used in Scandinavian languages, in the United States its usage is rather rare.
Magnus | Boy's Baby Names | Bounty
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Meaning
Meaning 'great', the name was borne by several kings of Norway, three kings of Sweden and several saints also bore the name.
Meaning, origin and history of the name Magnus - Behind the Name
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Meaning
Late Latin name meaning "great". It was borne by a 7th-century saint who was a missionary in Germany. It became popular in Scandinavia after the time of the 11th-century Norwegian king
Magnus I, who was said to have been named after
Charlemagne, or
Carolus Magnus in Latin (however there was also a Norse name
Magni). The name was borne by six subsequent kings of Norway as well as three kings of Sweden. It was imported to Scotland and
Ireland during the Middle Ages.
Origin
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman
Pronunciation
/ˈmaŋ.nɵs/(Swedish) /ˈmɑŋ.nʉs/(Norwegian) MOW-noos(Danish) /ˈmæɡ.nəs/(English)