Knut
Meaning of Knut
Knut is a male name with origins in Scandinavia. In Norwegian, it is pronounced as "knooht" (/knut/) and in Swedish, it is pronounced as "knooht" (/knʉːt/). The name Knut has variations across different countries, reflecting its popularity and usage. In the United States of America, data shows that Knut was given to 7 newborns in 2013, ranking at 9649. Over the years, Knut has had various rankings and occurrences, with peaks in popularity during the mid-20th century. The name Knut carries a strong association with Scandinavian heritage and conveys a sense of strength and resilience.
Pronunciation
Norwegian
- Pronunced as knooht (/knut/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as knooht (/knʉːt/)
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Notable People Named Knut
| Knut Hamsun, a Norwegian writer, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920 and produced a diverse body of work including novels, poetry, short stories, plays, and non-fiction. |
| Knut Arild Hareide is a Norwegian politician who served as a member of parliament and as the leader of the Christian Democratic Party, as well as holding ministerial positions in the government. |
| Johan Gustaf Knut Wicksell was a Swedish economist known for his influential contributions to economic thought and was married to feminist Anna Bugge. |
| Knut Magne Haugland, DSO, MM, was a Norwegian resistance fighter and explorer who joined Thor Heyerdahl on the renowned 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition. |
| Knut Nystedt was a renowned Norwegian composer known for his orchestral and choral works. |
| Knut Kirsebom Wigert was a renowned Norwegian actor celebrated for his numerous Ibsen portrayals and for founding an Ibsen museum in Oslo. |
| Knut Johan Ångström was a Swedish physicist known for his contributions to the field of physics. |
| Knut Schmidt-Nielsen was a renowned figure in comparative physiology and a former Professor of Physiology at Duke University. |
| Knut Johannesen, also known as "Kupper'n," is a retired Norwegian speed skater. |
| Knut Vollebæk is a former Norwegian diplomat and centrist politician, currently serving on the International Commission on Missing Persons Board of Commissioners and leading a government commission on Norwegian Travellers. |
