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The Name Per - Origin and Meaning of Per
  



The Name Per - Origin and Meaning of Per


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Per

Greek

Usage of the Name Per

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Breton

Meaning of the Name Per

The name Per is a Scandinavian and Breton form of Peter.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Per Krohg (1889 - 1965), a Norwegian artist; Per Aabel (1902 - 1999), a Norwegian actor; Per Kirkeby (born 1938), a Danish painter, poet, and sculptor; Per Gessle (born 1959), a Swedish singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Names Related to Per

Refer to the list of names related to Peter.
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