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

