Idun

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Pronounced IH-doon /ˈɪ.dun/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Idunn, 'the rejuvenating one; ever-young' (linked to id, 'again', + unna, 'to love'); the Norse goddess who keeps the apples of youth; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The rejuvenating one; ever-young: Idun is the Norse goddess of youth. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'IH-doon'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Idunn, 'the rejuvenating one; ever-young' (linked to id, 'again', + unna, 'to love'); the Norse goddess who keeps the apples of youth; we note the goddess

U.S. rank (2022)#16229

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Idun comes from the Old Norse Idunn, 'the rejuvenating one; ever-young' (linked to id, 'again', + unna, 'to love'); the Norse goddess who keeps the apples of youth (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'IH-doon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-ever-young at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Idun is 'the rejuvenating one; ever-young' in Old Norse — the goddess who keeps the golden apples of youth that keep the gods young — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'IH-doon').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Idun — Norse mythology; goddess

Variations

IdunnIduna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idun mean?

Idun is Old Norse for 'the rejuvenating one; ever-young'; the goddess who keeps the apples of youth. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Idun?

It's said IH-doon /ˈɪ.dun/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Idun a boy or girl name?

Idun is a girl's name.

How popular is Idun?

Idun is a very rare name in the U.S.