Icelandic

Björk

Pronounced BYURKShare

Meaning: Birch tree

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 1 syllable

The story

Björk is an Icelandic tree name. The spelling preserves ö, an important part of its native form; its botanical meaning is the birch rather than a general symbol of renewal.

Spellings & variants

  • Bjørk

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Björk comes from Icelandic.

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