Gender: Male
Origin: Old Norse, German
Meaning: Strong and noble, prince who defends others, Ing's Warrior
Pronunciation: ING-var, ˈɪŋˌvɑr, IH NG V AA R
Popularity Rank: #51,929
This name is of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements 'Ing' meaning 'prince' and 'varr' meaning 'defender'. Ingvar is a strong and noble name, signifying a prince who defends others.
The name Ingvar is of Old Norse, German origin and means Strong and noble, prince who defends others, Ing's Warrior, Ing's Army. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ingvar is commonly found in Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and 25 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ING-var
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈɪŋˌvɑr
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH NG V AA R
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Ingvar is recorded 574 times globally, ranking it as the 51,929th most common name worldwide.
Ingvar is most prevalent in Sweden, with 329 occurrences, making it the 428th most popular name in the country.
In Iceland, the name Ingvar is found among 1 in every 158 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #428 | 1 : 289 |
| Norway | #841 | 1 : 1,226 |
| Iceland | #106 | 1 : 158 |
| Russia | #12,307 | 1 : 15,069 |
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