Given name

Húnn

“bear cub”

Húnn is a masculine given name from Old Norse, meaning “bear cub.” It is used in Icelandic.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Húnn means “bear cub.”

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Where it comes from

Húnn comes from Old Norse.

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How it developed

From Old Norse Húnn.

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HúnnHunn

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