Magnar

Magnar is a somewhat common forename for men in Norway. The name is known in Norway from the late 19th century. The name may be derived from the Norse word magn meaning "Strength" or possibly from the Latin name Magnus.

==Notable people== Magnar Åm (born 1952), composer Magnar Lund Bergo (born 1949), politician Lars Magnar Enoksen (born 1960), Swedish writer and Glima wrestler Magnar Estenstad (1924–2004), cross country skier Magnar Fosseide (1913–1983), nordic combined skier Magnar Freimuth (born 1973), Estonian nordic combined skier Magnar Hellebust (1914–2008), politician Tom Magnar Hetland (born 1954), journalist and editor Magnar G. Huseby (1928–2011), engineer and politician Magnar Ingebrigtsli (1932–2001), cross country skier and biathlete Magnar Isaksen (1910–1979), football player Bjarne Magnar Lerum (1941–2010), businessman and politician Magnar Lundemo (1938–1987), cross country skier and runner Magnar Lussand (born 1945), politician Magnar Norderhaug (1939–2006), zoologist and ecologist Magnar Ødegaard (born 1993), football player Magnar Sætre (1940–2002), politician Magnar Solberg (born 1937), biathlete Magnar Sortåsløkken (born 1947), politician Inge Magnar Valen (born 1951), football player