Gandalv

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Gandalfr, from gandr (“magic staff”) +‎ alfr (“elf, supernatural being”) or Alfr. Equivalent to gand +‎ alv.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /²ɡan(d)alv/, /²ɡan(d)aɽv/

Proper noun

Gandalv m

  1. (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf
  2. a male given name from Old Norse
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