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Name Origin

Björn is a Scandinavian given name meaning 'bear'. It originates from Old Norse and is popular in countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.

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Famous People

Björn Borg (1956-)

Professional Tennis Player

  • Won 11 Grand Slam singles titles
  • Dominated men's tennis in the late 1970s and early 1980s

Björn Andrésen (1955-)

Actor

  • Starred in the controversial film 'Death in Venice' (1971)
  • Known for his androgynous beauty

Björn Ulvaeus (1945-)

Musician, Songwriter, Producer

  • Co-founder of the Swedish pop group ABBA
  • Wrote numerous hit songs including 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia'

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