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Magnhild

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Gender Feminine
Usage Norwegian

Meaning & History

Derived from Old Norse magn "mighty, strong" and hildr "battle". This was the name of an 1877 novel by the Norwegian author Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson.

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Other Languages & CulturesMagnhildr(Old Norse)

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Last ranked #91 in 1948 Norway

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Norway: May 29
Sweden: September 17

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strength, war
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Entry updated April 25, 2021
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