Haakon (given name)
Haakon, also spelled Håkon (in Norway), Hakon (in Denmark), Håkan (in Sweden), or Háukon or Hákon, is an older spelling of the modern Norwegian form of the Old Norwegian masculine first name Hákon meaning "High Son" from há (high, chosen) and konr (son, descendant, kin). An old English form is Hacon as in Haconby, Hacon's Village. The name appears in Scottish Gaelic as Àcainn, as seen in the place-name Kyleakin, meaning 'Haakon's Narrows', being named after King Haakon IV of Norway.
Hákon the Good, by Peter Nicolai Arbo. The name Haakon is mostly known for being the name of several kings of Scandinavian origin. | |
| Gender | Male |
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| Origin | |
| Word/name | Norwegian |
| Meaning | "High Son" from há (high, chosen) and konr (son, descendant, kin) |
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| Related names | Hakon, Háukon, Håkon, Haquin, Haqvin, Hawkins |
Haakon or Håkon was the name of several Norwegian rulers (see Norwegian royalty):
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