Runar
ROO-nar
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
7
Peak Year
#7 in 1917
First Recorded
1917
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Runar is a Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin, derived from 'rún' (secret, rune) and 'arr' (warrior). It means 'secret warrior' or 'rune warrior'.
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Runar Sögaard
Swedish professional golfer.
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