Bjarke

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From bjare "bear". Its origin stems from Norse mythology and is found in Saxo Grammaticus verses. The famous verse Bjarkemål describes the exploits of Bjarke (Bödvar Bjarki) and the other warriors of Rolf Krake's court.

Proper noun[edit]

Bjarke

  1. a male given name meaning bear or strong as a bear

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