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Gjurd
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Norwegian Bokmål
Alternative forms
nb Gjul Eastern Norwegian dialectal variant
Etymology
nb non Gyrðr m, a short form of non Guðrøðr m. The longer name belongs to the Germanic name family represented by Old Norse non Guðfrøðr and non Guðifriðr, ultimately from nb goh Godafrid m, formed from elements meaning “god” and “peace”.“Gjurd” at Nordic Names.
Compare da Gyrd, sv Gjord and is Gyrðir male given name.
Pronunciation
nb /jʉːrd/ [jʉːɖ]
nb ʉːrd 1
nb Gjurd
Proper noun
nb proper noun
nb male Old Norse
Usage notes
The name is now extremely rare in Norway.
Statistics
As of 1 January 2026, Statistics Norway reported that fewer than four or no people registered in Norway had nb Gjurd as a given name; the exact number is suppressed below the publication threshold.“Navn”, updated 28 January 2026, Statistics Norway.
References
Kruken, Kristoffer and Ola Stemshaug (2013), Norsk personnamnleksikon, 3rd edition, Oslo: Det Norske Samlaget.