Beowulf name meaning
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What does Beowulf mean?
Of Old English origin, Unorthodox and Contemporary Beowulf is used as a baby boy name and is largely used in English, Swedish and Finnish, Beowulf means "Intelligent Wolf, Bee or Bear". Beowulf is Old English equivalent of Biowulf.
How do I pronounce Beowulf?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Beowulf is BAY-ə-woolf with emphasis on first BAY syllable.
Variants of Beowulf
How popular is the name Beowulf?
Beowulf is an uncommon baby name in United States where it is still in use. At least, 60 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8893 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9775 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7536 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9729 | 7 |
| 2018 | 10744 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9680 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8809 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10634 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9649 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10760 | 6 |
Facts
What numbers say about Beowulf?
You are the most sensitive person but prefer to keep it secret so you don't give people a chance to take advantage of you. Love is most important in your life. You actually believe that everything will work out at the end. Your devotion to people sometimes leads to disappointment because of your high expectations. Damaging your own interests in people's interest is what you do best and need to change it immediately.
You would love these names similar to Beowulf
- Manti - Mainly used in Swedish, Hindi and Finnish, Manti bestowed upon both genders, meaning of Manti is "Lovable or God Hanuman's Another Name"
- Lexia - Unconventional girl name Lexia means "Noble or Fighting", chiefly used in Swedish, Finnish and English has origin in German and Old Greek
- Jürgen predominantly is used in Danish, Swedish and Low German aimed at baby boys which of Old Greek origin, meaning of Jürgen is "Worker of the Earth, Earthworker or Farmer"
- Gille specifically is used in English and Swedish, meaning of Gille is "Gaelic Form of Gillian or Earthen" is given to both boys and girls
- Wido - Unisex name Wido is used notably in English and Finnish, meaning of Wido is "Wood or A Warrior Maiden" is rooted from Germanic
Famous people named Beowulf
We could not find any notable namesake.
Lists having Beowulf
- Boy names beginning with B
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Intelligent
- Baby Names that mean Wolf
- Baby Names that mean Bee
- Baby Names that mean Bear
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html