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Gustav

Meaning

Possibly means "staff of the Goths", derived from the Old Norse elements Gautr "Goth" and stafr "sta

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Gustav and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Gustav

Gustav Holst

Gustav Theodore Holst (born Gustavus Theodore von Holst; 21 September 1874 – 25 May 1934) was an English composer, arranger and teacher.

CharismaCreativity

Gustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler (; 7 July 1860 – 18 May 1911) was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer, and one of the leading conductors of his generation.

CharismaCreativity

Gustav IV Adolf

Gustav IV Adolf or Gustav IV AdolphDavid Williamson in Debrett's Kings and Queens of Europe pp.

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Gustav Horn, Count of Pori

Count Gustav Horn af Björneborg (October 22, 1592 – May 10, 1657) was a Finnish nobleman of the Swedish Empire, military officer, and Governor-General.

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Gustav of Vasaborg

Count Gustav Gustavsson of Vasaborg, 1st Count of Nystad (24 April 1616 – 25 October 1653) was a Swedish noble and military officer.

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Gustav in Other Languages

DanishGustav
DutchGustaaf
DutchGuus
FinnishKustaa
FinnishKusti
FinnishKyösti
FrenchGustave

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