Håkon Name Meaning
The name Håkon comes from Norwegian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Håkon below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Håkon Name Meaning
NorwegianModern Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Hákon, which meant "high son" from há "high" and konr "son, descendant". This was the name of seven kings of Norway.
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