Gandalv

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Gandalfr, from gandr (“magic staff”) +‎ alfr (“elf, supernatural being”) or Alfr. Equivalent to gand +‎ alv.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²ɡan(d)alv/, /²ɡan(d)aɽv/

Proper noun

Gandalv m

1. (Norse mythology) name of a dwarf
2. a male given name from Old Norse