Baldur

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Proper noun [edit]

Baldur

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  1. 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

  1. the Norse god
  2. 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

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German [edit]

Proper noun [edit]

Baldur

  1. 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)

  1. Baldur, one of the Norse gods, son of Odin and Freya, known for his beauty and near-invulnerability.
  2. A male given name

Usage notes [edit]

A son's patronymic name
Baldursson
Son of Baldur.
A daughter's patronymic name
Baldursdóttir
Daughter of Baldur.

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