Gender: Female
Origin: Old Norse, Scandinavian
Meaning: Strong and resilient woman from Norse mythology., Battle
Pronunciation: GOO-droon, /ˈɡʊd.rʊn/, G AH D R AH N
Popularity Rank: #9,723
Derived from the Old Norse elements 'gud' meaning 'god' and 'run' meaning 'secret lore'. In Norse mythology, Gudrun was the wife of Sigurd and known for her strength and resilience.
The name Gudrun is of Old Norse, Scandinavian origin and means Strong and resilient woman from Norse mythology., Battle, Who Knows the Secrets of Battle. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gudrun is commonly found in Germany, Austria, Sweden, and 42 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GOO-droon
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡʊd.rʊn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AH D R AH N
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Gudrun is recorded 5,246 times globally, ranking it as the 9,723th most common name worldwide.
Gudrun is most prevalent in Germany, with 3,199 occurrences, making it the 317th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Gudrun is found among 1 in every 115 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #317 | 1 : 115 |
| Austria | #260 | 1 : 149 |
| Sweden | #407 | 1 : 264 |
| Belgium | #1,870 | 1 : 1,382 |
| United States of America | #15,088 | 1 : 15,462 |
| Italy | #10,119 | 1 : 11,262 |
| Denmark | #738 | 1 : 983 |
| Norway | #854 | 1 : 1,245 |
| Switzerland | #3,024 | 1 : 3,325 |
| Iceland | #104 | 1 : 155 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gudrun from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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