name
Fjord
fyord
/fjɔːrd/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
fjord
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Norwegian (Norway)
- Meaning
- Narrow inlet; a long, narrow sea inlet between steep cliffs
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
English borrowed 'fjord' directly from Norwegian; pronounced 'fyord' in both languages
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Fjord” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction