♂ Name Gustav
Gustav is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Gustav come from?
Gustav is a name of Old Swedish and Slavic origin, but is particularly common in Scandinavian countries.
What does the name Gustav mean?
Gustav means “staff of the Geats” (from Old Norse “gautr” = Geat/Goth/from Gautland + “stafr” = staff) and “friend”, “glory” in Slavic.
Pronunciation of Gustav
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Gustav in the Top 50 names
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