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BoyPronounced Swedish /ˈʏŋ.vɛ/; Norwegian /ˈʏŋ.ʋə/Swedish language family

Yngve

A name of Norway origin.

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Yngve is a boy name with Norway roots.

Pronunciation: Swedish /ˈʏŋ.vɛ/; Norwegian /ˈʏŋ.ʋə/.

GenderBoy
OriginNorway
PronunciationSwedish /ˈʏŋ.vɛ/; Norwegian /ˈʏŋ.ʋə/
Language familySwedish

Meaning and history

Modern form of Yngvi.

Notes and context

Usage: swedish, norwegian

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