Name meaning
Loki
may mean “lock, knot”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Norse, Scandinavian
- Say it
- LOH-kee
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Loki is the shape-shifting trickster god of Norse mythology, sometimes ally and sometimes enemy of the gods. The meaning of his name is uncertain, perhaps knot or lock.
Roots
From Old Norse Loki (uncertain).
Where it is used
A myth name.
Loki name FAQ
What does the name Loki mean?
Loki may mean “lock, knot”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Old Norse Loki (uncertain).
Where does the name Loki come from?
Loki is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Norse, Scandinavian families.
How do you pronounce Loki?
Loki is usually pronounced LOH-kee.
Is Loki a boy's or a girl's name?
Loki is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: 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.