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Björn

byorn

/bjɔːrn/

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björn

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Swedish/Old Norse (Sweden)
Meaning
Bear
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Name of Björn Borg, legendary Swedish tennis player who won 11 Grand Slams

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