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Halvard

HAL-var

ˈhælvɑːr

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Name meaning and origin

Origin
Old Norse — 'hǫll' (rock, hill) + 'varðr' (guardian).
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

HAL-vardhal-VARD

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