Origin:Norse
Meaning:Guardian of the rock; Flat stone; Rock; Guard; The strength of the protection as a rock
While it might come as a natural instinct to protect and keep baby safe, don’t be surprised if they want to protect you from time to time with this heroic moniker. Of Old Norse origin, Halvar is typically masculine and means “guardian of the rock,” helping keep baby safe as they journey through life. Halvar is derived from the Old Norse name Hallvarðr which contains the elements hallr, meaning “flat stone” or “rock,” and vǫrðr, meaning “guard.” Together, these combine to mean “the strength of the protection as a rock,” instilling great courage in your little one.
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