What origin is the name Unnur?

Unnur comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Unnur — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Unnur

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Unnur

Unnur

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Unnur is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Wave.".

Parents who choose Unnur pick a girl name from the Scandinavian tradition, meaning "Wave.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

Wave.

Popularity

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What does Unnur mean?

Unnur is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Wave.".

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