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Name Origin

Gunnar is a Scandinavian masculine given name meaning 'battle warrior' or 'war boldness'. It is derived from Old Norse elements 'gunnr' (battle, war) and 'arr' (warrior).

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Famous People

Gunnar Myrdal (1898-1987)

Economist, sociologist

  • Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (1974)
  • Advocate for social justice and equality

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