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Hakon

“High son, chosen son”

HAW-kon Norse, Scandinavian origin 5 letters 2 syllables
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Hakon

High son, chosen son

Norse, Scandinavian

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Origin

Syllables

2

About this name

Hakon is an Old Norse name from har, high, and konr, son or descendant. Many Norwegian kings have borne it, including the present Crown Prince of Norway.

It means "High son, chosen son." Hakon has Norse and Scandinavian origins. Hakon has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced HAW-kon. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

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What does the name Hakon mean?

The name Hakon means "High son, chosen son."

What origin is the name Hakon?

Hakon has Norse and Scandinavian origins.

Is Hakon a boy or girl name?

Hakon is traditionally a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Hakon?

Hakon is pronounced HAW-kon.

Is Hakon popular?

Hakon has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.

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