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Håkon

Boy NameNorwegian Origin

Meaning

Modern Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Hákon, which meant "high son" from há "high" and konr "s

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Name Personality

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

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Leadership
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Integrity
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Intelligence
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Creativity
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Spirituality

Famous People Named Håkon

Håkon Austbø

Håkon Austbø (born October 22, 1948) is a Norwegian classical pianist.

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Håkon Tysdal

Håkon Tysdal (17 February 1947 - 30 September 2019) was a Norwegian writer from Enebakk in Akershus.

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Håkon Øverby

Håkon Øverby (5 December 1941 – 10 November 2021) was a Norwegian sport wrestler.

Håkon Col

Håkon Col () is a col at the south side of the Saether Crags in the Kurze Mountains of Queen Maud Land, Antarctica.

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Håkon Christie

Håkon Andreas Christie (30 August 1922 – 14 December 2010) was a Norwegian architectural historian, antiquarian and author.

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Håkon in Other Languages

Ancient ScandinavianHákon
DanishHagen
IcelandicHákon
NorwegianHaakon
SwedishHåkan

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