Greenland Name Meaning & Origin
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Greenland is the world's largest island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Its name derives from the Old Norse 'Grœnland', meaning 'Green Land', possibly due to the relatively lush coastal areas compared to the interior. The name was used by Norse explorers and settlers, notably Erik the Red, to attract settlers by emphasizing the land's greenery.
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Greenlandic (Inuit (Kalaallit) and Danish influence) 85% -
Greenlandic (Inuit (Kalaallit) and Danish influence) 10%
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Greenlandic (Inuit (Kalaallit) and Danish influence) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Greenland
Famous individuals associated with Greenland include: Kim Kielsen, a Greenlandic politician and former Prime Minister; Nuka Høegh, a Greenlandic artist; and Hans Egede, a Danish-Norwegian missionary known for establishing the first European settlement in Greenland.
Greenland Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.