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Magne

Magne is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is a form of Magnús, which derives from the Latin Magnus and means “great” or “mighty.” In Norway and Iceland, Magne has been in use since medieval times and remains part of contemporary naming practice; it is less common today in other Scandinavian countries but is still recognized.

In naming usage, Magne is typically used as a full given name rather than a nickname, and

Notable people named Magne include Magne Furuholmen (born 1962), a Norwegian musician best known as a member

See also: Magnús, Magnus, Magni. The forms vary by language and regional tradition, with Magnús common in

it
may
appear
in
various
compound
or
traditional
Scandinavian
name
combinations.
The
name
carries
cultural
associations
with
strength
and
leadership
due
to
its
etymological
roots.
of
the
band
A-ha.
Beyond
contemporary
figures,
the
name
appears
in
Norwegian
and
Icelandic
historical
records
and
literature
as
part
of
the
broader
Magnús/Magnus
name
family.
Icelandic
contexts
and
Magnus
widely
used
in
English-speaking
countries.