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BoyPronounced Norwegian /ˈɾʉː.nə/Swedish language family

Rune

A name meaning "secret lore, rune".

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Rune is a boy name meaning "secret lore, rune".

Pronunciation: Norwegian /ˈɾʉː.nə/.

GenderBoy
Meaningsecret lore, rune
PronunciationNorwegian /ˈɾʉː.nə/
Language familySwedish

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Old Norse rún meaning "secret lore, rune".

Notes and context

Usage: norwegian, danish, swedish

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