Tovan

TOH-vahn'TOH-vahn'2 syllables
🇳🇴Norwegian
Resilient

MEANING

Stone

ORIGIN

Scandinavian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old Norse 'tófa', meaning stone or rock.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with strength and endurance due to its meaning.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in medieval Scandinavian texts to denote strong or steadfast individuals.

🌐Slavic
Bold

MEANING

Gift of God

ORIGIN

Slavic

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Slavic elements 'to' (that) and 'van' (gift).

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly found in regions with Slavic heritage, symbolizing a divine or special gift.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Appears in Slavic folklore as a name given to blessed children.

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