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Gustav
Gustav (name) means a male given name of Germanic origin, historically a common name among Swedish royalty. Example: “Gustav Vasa is remembered as a founder of modern Sweden.”
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A male given name of Germanic origin, historically a common name among Swedish royalty.
"Gustav Vasa is remembered as a founder of modern Sweden."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Gustavs
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_____ Vasa is remembered as a founder of modern Sweden.
Etymology
From Old Swedish Gøtstaf, from Old Norse Gautr ("Geat/Goth") + stafr ("staff").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Gustav” mean?
The word “Gustav” means a male given name of Germanic origin, historically a common name among Swedish royalty.
How do you use “Gustav” in a sentence?
Here is “Gustav” used in a sentence: “Gustav Vasa is remembered as a founder of modern Sweden.”
What part of speech is “Gustav”?
“Gustav” is a name.
Where does the word “Gustav” come from?
The word “Gustav” comes from Old Norse. From Old Swedish Gøtstaf, from Old Norse Gautr ("Geat/Goth") + stafr ("staff").
Is “Gustav” a common word?
“Gustav” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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