Egede
Egede Name meanings & History
Egede means "he who separates" or "he who divides" in Greenlandic. It is derived from the surname of the famous Lutheran missionary, Hans Egede, who is credited for the Christianization of Greenland. Transferred use of the Danish surname Egede, mainly used in Greenland. Egede is mainly used in Greenlandic culture and is a popular name among Greenlandic people.
Zodiac Sign of Egede: Expressive Gemini
Synonyms of Egede:
E: Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enlighten
G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter
D: Domestic,Doting,Daddy,Demanding,Dutiful,Determined
Egede is:- a Formal name
- a Rough name
- a Simple name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
The most famous person associated with the Egede name is Hans Egede, the Norwegian missionary who founded the city of Godthåb (modern-day Nuuk) in Greenland and established the Christian Church in Greenland.
Related Names to Egede
Hans, Egil, Edvard, Edvin, Edmund.