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Gudrun

GOO-droon

ˈɡuːdrʊn

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Gudrun

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Name meaning and origin

Origin
Old Norse — 'guðr' (god) + 'rún' (secret rune, wisdom).
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

GUD-rungoo-DROON

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