Name:
Gustav
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic, Old Norse
Meaning:
Gustav is a Scandinavian name, derived from the Old Norse 'got' which means 'God' and 'stafr', which means 'staff'. It is considered a royal name in its native countries.
Pronunciation:
GOO-stahf
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Gustaf
Gustave
Famous Gustav:
Gustav Hertz : Nobel Prize Winner for Physics
Gustav Holst : comoser
Gustav Mahler : composer