Knut

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Knut is a name of Danish and Swedish origin, meaning "knot".
Pronunciation
In Danish and Norwegian, the name is pronounced "knoot". In Swedish, it is pronounced "knoo-ta" or "knoo-teh".
KNOOT(German)
Popularity
Knut is not a very popular name globally. It is most commonly used in Scandinavia, particularly in Denmark and Sweden, where it is consistently ranked in the top 100 names for boys.

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Cartoon of Knut

Knut Name meanings & History

Knut is a name of Danish and Swedish origin, meaning "knot". Derived from Old Norse knútr meaning "knot". Knut was a Danish prince who defeated Æðelræd II, king of England, in the early 11th century and became the ruler of Denmark, Norway and England. Knut is used as a male given name.

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

Synonyms of Knut:

K: Karma,Karate,Kundalini,Kind

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

U: Undermining,Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Universality

T: Talkative,Testy,Tacky,Tireless,Truth,Touchy,Doubting Thomas

Knut is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

King Knut the Great, Knut Hamsun (Norwegian author), Knut Kiesewetter (German musician)

2.) Knut (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) aggressive

Other Forms: Knute


3.) KNUT (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: From the Old Norse Knutr (knot). Knut was the name of a Danish king (944-1035) who ruled over Denmark, Holland, and England. King Knut IV (d. 1086), great-nephew of Knut the Great, was responsible for founding churches throughout Denmark. After his death at the hands of resentful nobles, he was canonized and became the patron saint of Denmark. Var: Knud; Canute (Ang.). (K-NOOT)


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