Gulbrand is a Norwegian masculine given name. It is derived from the Old Norse Guðbrandr meaning "god's sword", from the elements guð ("god") and brandr ("sword"). It is a variant of the name Gudbrand.[1][2]

Gulbrand
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameOld Norse
Meaning"God's sword"
Region of originNorway
Other names
Related namesGudbrand, Gullbrand
Gulbrandsen (a surname, meaning "son of Gulbrand")

People bearing the name Gulbrand include:

References

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  1. ^ Kruken, Kristoffer; Stemshaug, Ola (1995). Norsk Personnamnleksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Det Norske Samlaget. ISBN 978-82-52-14483-3.
  2. ^ Alhaug, Gulbrand (2011). 10 001 Navn (in Norwegian). Oslo: Cappelen Damm. ISBN 978-82-02-24184-1.