Name meaning
Ljótur
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Icelandic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Icelandic
- Spellings
- Ljotur · Ljótur
- Say it
- LYOH-tur
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Ljótur is an Icelandic name from the Old Norse Ljótr. Its meaning is debated; it may mean shining, or may be linked with ljótr, ugly.
Roots
Old Norse (uncertain).
Where it is used
Ljótr is the Old Norse form.
Ljótur name FAQ
What does the name Ljótur mean?
Ljótur may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old Norse (uncertain).
Where does the name Ljótur come from?
Ljótur is of Old Norse, via Icelandic origin. Today it is used in Icelandic families.
How do you pronounce Ljótur?
Ljótur is usually pronounced LYOH-tur.
Is Ljótur a boy's or a girl's name?
Ljótur is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Ljótur?
Related spellings and forms include Ljotur.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Ljótur on Wiktionary. Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.