Haakon
Meaning of Haakon
Haakon is a male name with Norwegian origin. It is pronounced as HAH-kawn (/haˈkɔn/). The name has variations such as Hakon. Over the years, Haakon has been given to newborn boys in the United States of America, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has been a relatively uncommon choice, ranking around 5000-7000 in terms of occurrence. However, it is worth noting that popularity can vary greatly from year to year. Haakon carries a strong and noble association due to its historical significance. It was the name of several kings in Norway throughout history, adding a sense of regal charm to this unique name option for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
Norwegian
- Pronunced as HAH-kawn (/haˈkɔn/)
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Notable People Named Haakon
| Haakon VII was the King of Norway from 1905 until 1957. |
| Haakon Sigurdsson, also known as Haakon Jarl, was the de facto ruler of Norway from about 975 to 995 and is sometimes styled as Haakon the Powerful or Haakon the Bad. |
| Haakon Haakonsson the Young, son of King Haakon Haakonsson of Norway, held the title of king from 1 April 1240 until his death, and was known as Haakon the Young to distinguish him from his father, Haakon the Old. |
| Haakon II of Norway - Haakon Sigurdsson, also known as Haakon Herdebrei, was King of Norway from 1157 until 1162 during a turbulent period in Norwegian history. |
| Haakon Arnold was a Norwegian actor known for his work in the film industry. |
