♂ Name Knut

Q: What does the name Knut mean?

Knut means 'knot' (from Old Norse 'knútr' or ancient Swedish 'knot'), 'free' and 'noble' (from Old High German 'chnot') or 'daring' and 'audacious' (from Old High German 'chnuz'). In Danish, Knut means 'log of wood'.

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Knut is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Knut come from?

Knut is a name of Old High German and Danish origin and was common in the Nordic and Northern German regions since the Middle Ages.

What does the name Knut mean?

Knut means “knot” (from Old Norse “knútr” or ancient Swedish “knot”), “free” and “noble” (from Old High German “chnot”) or “daring” and “audacious” (from Old High German “chnuz”). In Danish, Knut means “log of wood”.

Pronunciation of Knut

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Variants

Knud

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Popularity of the name Knut

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