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HåkonChristian Male Biblical name meaning

High son

Pronunciation: HO-kon

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Name
Håkon
Meaning
High son
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Norwegian, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
HO-kon
Lucky Number
8
8
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Håkon mean?

Håkon is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "High son". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: HO-kon. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Håkon

Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει High son

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

HO-kon

IPA

/hoʊkɒn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Håkon is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is High son. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

8

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

BlackRedGold

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, artistic, and social, threes are natural communicators. They are also very creative and adaptable.

Personality

Personality Traits

ConfidentBraveWiseC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name of royal stature, evoking images of strength, power, and leadership.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Håkon is a name deeply rooted in Norwegian history and culture. As a name of Norwegian kings, it represents power, leadership, and royalty. It evokes images of strong, decisive leaders who ruled over their land with wisdom and justice. Even today, the name Håkon is cherished by many Norwegians as a symbol of their proud heritage.
The name Håkon holds a deeper spiritual significance as well. The 'hInclude hakon element=" Nikanor"/ High Son' part of the name refers to a connection with God and the divine. In the Christian context, it can be seen as a reminder of the importance of divine guidance in our lives and our role as God's children. It serves as a reminder to strive for excellence and to act with the wisdom and grace of a son of God.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that King Håkon the Good (Håkon den gode) of Norway, ruled from 1217 to 1262. The name Håkon carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

13th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Håkon Magnusson BjørnstadHåkon Wium-Larsen

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Håkon

High born or noble ruler leader

🇮🇱Hebrew

Håkon

שם נוצרי שפירושו High son

🇬🇷Greek

Håkon

Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει High son

🇮🇹Latin

Hacōn

High born or noble ruler

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