Name Jorun Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Jorun

Jorun is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Jorun?

Jorun is a Scandinavian, especially Norwegian name. It derived from the Old Norse name Iórunn.

What does the name Jorun mean?

Jorun means “love of horses” or “loving horses” (from Old Norse “jór”, = stallion/horse + “unna” = to love). Besides, Jorun derived from Old Norse “jǫfurr”, meaning “king” and “chieftain” and therefore it means “chief’s love”.

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Variants of the name Jorun