Name meaning
Kjartan
may mean “of uncertain meaning; perhaps from Irish Muirchertach”
- Origin
- Gaelic, via Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Icelandic, Nordic, Norwegian
- Say it
- KYAR-tan
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Kjartan Ólafsson is the tragic hero of the Icelandic Laxdæla saga. The name probably came from the Irish Muirchertach, but its meaning is uncertain.
Roots
Probably from Irish Muirchertach (uncertain).
Where it is used
Kjartan is also used in Norway.
Kjartan name FAQ
What does the name Kjartan mean?
Kjartan may mean “of uncertain meaning; perhaps from Irish Muirchertach”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Probably from Irish Muirchertach (uncertain).
Where does the name Kjartan come from?
Kjartan is of Gaelic, via Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Icelandic, Nordic, Norwegian families.
How do you pronounce Kjartan?
Kjartan is usually pronounced KYAR-tan.
Is Kjartan a boy's or a girl's name?
Kjartan is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.