Magnus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Magnus \

is pronounced MAG-ness. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "great". A royal name in Norway and Denmark; also a saint's name. The name was introduced from Scandinavia to Scotland.

Magnus has 3 variant forms: Magnes, Magnusson and Manus.

For more information, see also the related name Maxwell.

Baby names that sound like Magnus are Manzo and Minos.

Magnus is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#13720 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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