Gylfi

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Gylfi is a Norse mythological name, meaning "ruler of the sea".
Popularity
Gylfi is not a commonly used name outside of Iceland, and its popularity is limited to a few Scandinavian countries.

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Cartoon of Gylfi

Gylfi Name meanings & History

Gylfi is a Norse mythological name, meaning "ruler of the sea". Modern form of GylfR, an Old Norse name derived from gjálfr "roar, heavy sea" or gólf "grain cultivator". In Norse mythology, Gylfi was the name of a sea giant. It was also the name of a mythical Swedish king. Gylfi is mainly used as a given name in Iceland and other Scandinavian countries. It is not common elsewhere in the world.

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

Synonyms of Gylfi:

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

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

L: Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Legal,Lover

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Gylfi is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

One famous person with the name Gylfi is Gylfi Sigurðsson, an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Everton and the Iceland national team.

2.) GYLFI (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Ancient name of uncertain meaning borne in Norse mythology by the legendary king of Sweden who visited Asgard in disguise and questioned the three supreme gods to elicit all the mythological information. (GIL-FEE)


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