ThinkabaraBjorn: meaning and origin
Bjorn
“Bear”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🛶 Scandinavian
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 1
- Starts with
- B
About the name Bjorn
Bjorn is a boy’s name from the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning is “bear”. Names from Old Norse and the Scandinavian languages — like Erik, Freya, Astrid and Leif.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scandinavian names
- Anders 👦Manly, strong; a form of Andrew · Scandinavian
- Axel 👦Father of peace; a Scandinavian form of Absalom · Scandinavian
- Erik 👦Eternal ruler · Scandinavian
- Leif 👦Heir, descendant; Leif Erikson the explorer · Scandinavian
- Skyler 🧒Scholar; also linked to “sky” · Scandinavian
- Soren 👦Stern, severe; a form of Severin · Scandinavian
Sibling name ideas (Scandinavian, girls)
- Astrid 👧Divinely beautiful · Scandinavian
- Dahlia 👧The dahlia flower, named for the botanist Anders Dahl · Scandinavian
- Freya 👧Lady; the Norse goddess of love · Scandinavian
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
- Linnea 👧The twinflower, Sweden’s national flower · Scandinavian
- Saga 👧Seeing one; a Norse goddess · Scandinavian
More boy names starting with B
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Benjamin 👦Son of the right hand · Hebrew
- Bennett 👦Blessed · Latin
- Boaz 👦Swiftness, strength · Hebrew
- Brendan 👦Prince; Saint Brendan the Navigator · Irish
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Bjorn mean?
Bjorn is a name of Scandinavian origin. It means: bear.
Is Bjorn a boy or girl name?
Bjorn is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Bjorn have?
Bjorn has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.