Magnus

The meaning of the name Magnus

MAGNUS : The boy's name Magnus is usually pronounced MAG-ness. It is of Latin origin and its first recorded usage was by Emperor Charlemagne (the first Holy Roman Emperor) who was known as "Carolus Magnus". Its meaning was originally "great" and/or "powerful and strong". The English word "magnificent" is derived from the name Magnus. It is a royal name in Norway and Denmark; and there are two different saints named Saint Magnus. One of these saints is from the Orkney Isles, Scotland and the other from the Swiss / German Alps. The name Magnus occurs most in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Orkney, Shetland and Scotland.