Names Gösta

Gösta

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Swedish

Meaning

Gösta is derived from the Old Norse name Gautstafr, which means "staff of the Geats."

Pronunciation

GUST-ah (with a hard "g" sound at the beginning)
YUUS-ta

Popularity

The name Gösta is very rare outside of Sweden and the Scandinavian region. It is not ranked on any popular baby names lists internationally.

Cartoon of Gösta

Gösta Name meanings & History

Gösta is derived from the Old Norse name Gautstafr, which means "staff of the Geats.". Swedish variant of Gustav. The name Gösta is generally used as a masculine name in Sweden, and it is more commonly used among older generations. It is still used today, though not as frequently.

Zodiac Sign of Gösta: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gösta:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Genuine,Go-getter

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious

S: Sensuality,Status,Sex,Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Success

T: Testy,Touchy,Talkative,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Tireless

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative

Gösta is:

a Mature name
a Refined name
a Simple name

Famous People

Gösta Ekman Sr. was a famous Swedish actor and singer known for his work in film and theater. Gösta Winbergh was a prominent Swedish tenor who performed in opera houses around the world.

Related Names to Gösta

Gustav, Gunnar, Gustaf, Gustave, Gäst

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