Njord

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Njord means "to nourish", "to cherish" or "to care for".
Popularity
Njord is a rare name and is not commonly used internationally. It is most commonly found in Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.

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Cartoon of Njord

Njord Name meanings & History

Njord is a Scandinavian name that originates from Norse mythology. Njord was the god of the sea and fertility. The name Njord means "to nourish", "to cherish" or "to care for". From Old Norse Njǫrðr, derived from Proto-Germanic *Nerþuz. It might derive from the Indo-European root *hnerto- meaning "strong, vigorous". Njord was the Norse god associated with the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility. With his children Freyr and Freya he was a member of the Vanir gods. Njord is a unique name that is often used in Scandinavian countries as a nod to Norse mythology. It is a great choice for parents looking for a rare and meaningful name for their baby boy.

Zodiac Sign of Njord: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Njord:

N: Nutrition,Nice,Nervous,Neurosis,Neat,Nagging,Nitpicking

J: Journal,Justice,Joy,Judicial,Journey,Jester

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

D: Dutiful,Doting,Domestic,Demanding,Daddy,Determined

Njord is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) NJORD (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Old Norse Njordr (north). According to Norse mythology, Njord was one of the Vanir race of gods. He was a god of the sea, the father of Frey and Freya, and the husband of Nerthus the giantess Skadi, and the patron of fishermen and sailors. Var: Njorth. (NYORD)


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