Knud

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Knud is derived from the Old Norse name Knútr, which means "knot" or "knob". It is also associated with the Old English name "Cnut", which means "brave soldier"
Pronunciation
In Denmark and Norway, Knud is pronounced as "knoo".
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Popularity
Knud is not a very common name in the world. It ranked as the 30,049th most popular name for boys in the United States in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration. It is more popular in Denmark, where it was ranked as the 421st most popular name for boys in 2020.

cartoon of the name Knud
Cartoon of Knud

Knud Name meanings & History

Knud is derived from the Old Norse name Knútr, which means "knot" or "knob". It is also associated with the Old English name "Cnut", which means "brave soldier". Danish form of Knut. Knud is mainly used in Denmark and Norway. It is a strong and unique name that is often used by families looking for a traditional Scandinavian name.

Zodiac Sign of Knud: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Knud:

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karate,Karma

N: Nagging,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nice,Neat,Nervous

U: Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Understanding,Universality

D: Dutiful,Doting,Daddy,Demanding,Domestic,Determined

Knud is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Knud include Knud Rasmussen (Danish explorer and anthropologist), Knud Enemark Jensen (Danish cyclist), Knud von Holst (Danish painter), and Knud Kristensen (Norwegian jazz musician).

Related Names to Knud

Knut, Knute, Knuut, Knuud

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