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Bo 1

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Gender Masculine
Usage Swedish, Danish

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse byname Búi, which was derived from Old Norse bua meaning "to live".

Related Names

Family Tree·Details
DiminutiveBosse(Swedish)
Other Languages & CulturesBúi(Old Norse)
Same SpellingBo 2
User SubmissionsBo, Bó, Bö

Popularity

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Last ranked #155 in 2016 Belgium
Last ranked #925 in 2013 England and Wales
Last ranked #474 in 2024 (m) #53 in 2024 (f) Netherlands
Last ranked #83 in 2024 Sweden
Last ranked #451 in 2024 United States

People think this name is

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classic   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   simple   serious  

Name Days

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Norway: October 5
Sweden: June 5

Categories

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Entry updated June 13, 2019

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