Great in power
Pronunciation: MAG-nus
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Magnus is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Great in power". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAG-nus. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Μάγνος
Μέγας, ισχυρός, και ανδρείος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
MAG-nus
IPA
/ˈmæɡnəs/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In Norse mythology, Magnus was the name of several gods, most notably Magnus the Good or Magnus the Mighty. He was the god of fertility, protection, and the sea. His name derives from the Old Norse magan, meaning 'might, power, strength'.
8th to 11th centuries CE
Saint Magnus Ericson was a legendary Norse-Icelandic chieftain who, according to Icelandic sagas, led a group of settlers to Iceland in the late 9th century CE. The name Magnus is believed to derive from Old Norse magan, meaning 'might, power, strength'.
Late 9th century CE
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Magnus
Great, powerful, or mighty
מגנוס
גדול וחזק, שמו של שם נרדף למשמעות גדולה
Μάγνος
Μέγας, ισχυρός, και ανδρείος
Magnus
Great, powerful, and strong
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