name
Gustav
GUS-tahv
/ˈɡʊstɑːv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gustav
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Swedish/Germanic (Sweden)
- Meaning
- Staff of the Goths; Goth staff
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
Name of six Swedish kings; the 'u' is short in Swedish pronunciation
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