Gustaf
Meaning of Gustaf
Gustaf is a male name with Swedish origin. It is pronounced as GOO-stahf (/ɡʌstɑf/) in Swedish. The name Gustaf is a variation of Gustav, and both names have a long history and are associated with strength and power. In terms of popularity in the United States, the name Gustaf has had varying levels of usage over the years. In recent times, it has been given to around 5-10 newborn boys per year, but it has not ranked among the top names. However, it's worth noting that popularity can change over time, and some parents may be drawn to its unique and distinguished sound.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as GOO-stahf (/ɡʌstɑf/)
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Notable People Named Gustaf
| Gustaf VI Adolf, King of Sweden from 1950 to 1973, was known for his support of constitutional changes and his passion for archaeology. |
| Gustaf V was the King of Sweden from 1907 until his death in 1950, holding the record for the oldest monarch of Sweden and the third-longest reign. |
| Prof Magnus Gustaf Retzius was a Swedish physician and anatomist known for his extensive research on the histology of sense organs and the nervous system. |
| Gustaf Skarsgård - Gustaf Caspar Orm Skarsgård is a Swedish actor known for his roles in films such as Evil and The Way Back, as well as TV series like Westworld, Cursed, and Vikings. |
| Gustaf Douglas - Gustaf Archibald Siegwart Douglas was a Swedish aristocrat, billionaire businessman, and politician, with a net worth of US$7.2 billion in August 2022 and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. |
| Gustaf Banér was a Swedish noble and a member of the Privy Council of Sweden. |
| Gustaf Wilhelm Hammar was a Swedish-born American experimental physicist who emigrated to the United States in 1913 and settled in King County, Washington with his wife Louise. |
| Gustaf Olof Cederström was a renowned Swedish painter known for his historical scenes and portraits. |
| Gustaf Johan Billberg, a Swedish lawyer by profession, was a renowned botanist, zoologist, and anatomist, honored with the naming of the plant genus Billbergia after him. |
| Gustaf Hagelin - Gustaf "Gösta" Wilhelm Hagelin was a Swedish Army officer and accomplished horse rider who won a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics. |
