Name profile

Björk

A name of Iceland origin.

OriginIceland
Usage languagesIcelandic

Meaning and history

Björk is an Icelandic feminine name meaning "birch tree," from Old Norse bjǫrk. It belongs to the Nordic tradition of nature-based names. Its internationally famous bearer is Icelandic singer, songwriter and composer Björk Guðmundsdóttir.