Hakon
Meaning of Hakon
Hakon is a strong and distinctive name for a baby boy. With its Norwegian origin, this name carries a sense of Scandinavian heritage and tradition. Pronounced as HAH-kawn (/ˈhɑːkɔn/), Hakon has a unique sound that sets it apart from more common names. It is worth noting that the variation "Hakan" exists, but both versions share the same pronunciation. While not currently ranked high in popularity in the United States, with only 5 occurrences in 2021 and a ranking of 12,119, this can be seen as an advantage for parents looking to choose a name that is less common yet still carries an air of strength and individuality.
Pronunciation
Norwegian
- Pronunced as HAH-kawn (/ˈhɑːkɔn/)
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Notable People Named Hakon
| Håkon Wium Lie is a Norwegian web pioneer, known for his work on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and as the chairman of YesLogic. |
| Hakon Ahlberg was a Swedish architect, author, and editor. |
| Hákon Hákonarson is an Icelandic genomics researcher, physician, and the founder of the Center for Applied Genomics. |
| Hakon Lunde was a Norwegian politician affiliated with the Progress Party. |
| Hakon Adelsteen Sommerfeldt was a Norwegian naval officer and ship designer. |
| Hakon Barfod, a Norwegian sailor born in Oslo, was an Olympic champion who won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. |
