Baldur
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English [edit]
Proper noun [edit]
Baldur
- one of the Norse gods, son of Odin and Freya, known for his beauty and near-invulnerability.
Faroese [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: [ˈbaldʊr]
Etymology [edit]
Old Norse Baldr, from the adjective baldr (“brave”), compare Faroese baldur (“good, beautiful”).
Proper noun [edit]
Baldur m
- the Norse god
- A male given name
Usage notes [edit]
Patronymics
- son of Baldur: Baldursson
- daughter Baldur: Baldursdóttir
Declension [edit]
| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Baldur |
| Accusative | Baldur |
| Dative | Baldri |
| Genitive | Baldurs |
Related terms [edit]
German [edit]
Proper noun [edit]
Baldur
- A male given name.
Icelandic [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Old Norse Baldr from the adjective baldr (“brave”), confer the Icelandic adjective baldur (“bold”).
Proper noun [edit]
Baldur m (genitive singular Baldurs, uncountable)
- Baldur, one of the Norse gods, son of Odin and Freya, known for his beauty and near-invulnerability.
- A male given name
Usage notes [edit]
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A son's patronymic name
Baldursson
Son of Baldur. |
A daughter's patronymic name
Baldursdóttir
Daughter of Baldur. |
