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Jormungandr vs Ulf

JormungandrUlf
Meaning giant serpent (mythological) wolf
Origin norse norse
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation YOR-moon-gahnd-r UULF
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What does Jormungandr mean?

Old Norse Jormungandr, the Midgard/World Serpent that encircles the earth. From jormun- 'huge, vast' + gandr, an ambiguous word covering 'serpent/staff/magical being', commonly read 'giant serpent'. Flag: a mythological serpent's NAME, and the second element is genuinely ambiguous (also 'giant staff/binding'), so the 'serpent' reading is the usual but not the only one.

What does Ulf mean?

From the Old Norse 'ulfr', meaning 'wolf'. A common standalone name in medieval Scandinavia and the source of the '-ulf' ending in many Norse compound names.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Jormungandr and Ulf?

Jormungandr means giant serpent (mythological) (norse origin), while Ulf means wolf (norse origin).