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BoyNordic & Old Norse

Bo

From Old Norse Búi: "to dwell" or "to live".

Meaning and origin

This Scandinavian name derives from an Old Norse byname rooted in the verb meaning "to live" or "to reside".

How to pronounce Bo

Swedish (Sweden)BOO /ˈbuː/

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