Gender Masculine

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old Norse elements hallr "rock" and bjǫrn "bear".

Related Names

Rootshallr + bjǫrn
DiminutiveBjarni
Other Languages & CulturesBjarne(Danish) Bjarni(Faroese) Hallbjörn, Bjarni(Icelandic) Bjarne(Norwegian) Bjarne(Swedish)
Same SpellingHallbjörn
User SubmissionHallbjørn

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Sources & References

  1. Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.
Entry updated January 21, 2022