What Does the Name Beowulf Mean

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The name Beowulf comes from Anglo-Saxon Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Beowulf below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Beowulf Name Meaning

Anglo-Saxon MythologyPossibly means "bee wolf" (in effect equal to "bear") from Old English beo "bee" and wulf "wolf". This is the name of the main character in the anonymous 8th-century epic poem 'Beowulf'. Set in...

Origin: Anglo-Saxon MythologyGender: Boy
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