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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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_____ Vasa is remembered as a founder of modern Sweden.

Etymology

From Old Swedish Gøtstaf, from Old Norse Gautr ("Geat/Goth") + stafr ("staff").

Origin: Old Norse

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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