Kåre

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Kåre is derived from the Old Norse name Kári, which means "curly-haired." Other interpretations of the name suggest that it means "warrior" or "free man."
Pronunciation
KO-rə(Norwegian)
KOR-eh(Swedish)
The name Kåre is pronounced "kah-reh."
Popularity
Kåre is not a very popular name outside of Scandinavia. In Norway, however, it is a relatively common name and has been used for many notable individuals throughout history.

cartoon of the name Kåre
Cartoon of Kåre

Kåre Name meanings & History

The name Kåre originated from Scandinavia and is commonly used in Norway and Denmark. The name Kåre is derived from the Old Norse name Kári, which means "curly-haired." Other interpretations of the name suggest that it means "warrior" or "free man.". From the Old Norse name Kári meaning "curly, curved". Kåre is most commonly used as a given name for boys in Norway and Denmark.

Zodiac Sign of Kåre: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kåre:

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karma,Karate

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

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

E: Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate

Kåre is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous individuals with the name Kåre include Kåre Willoch, former Prime Minister of Norway, and Kåre Ingebrigtsen, Norwegian soccer player and coach.

Related Names to Kåre

Variations of the name Kåre include Kari, Karee, Karri, and Karsten.

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